Credits required
180 Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 180 quarter credits are equal to 120 semester credits.*
Cost per credit
$366 Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.†
Delivery
Online You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online. Only the archaeology option requires site-based field school experience. View the curriculum.‡
Start terms
4 per year
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B.A./B.S. Anthropology – Online

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Careers

Oregon State's online anthropology degree program will give you the flexibility to pursue a wide range of career goals based on your interests. As an anthropologist, you'll have opportunities to work at the corporate level, in all levels of government, educational institutions and nonprofit associations. You can find additional career information related to this program on OSU's Department of Anthropology website.

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Career services

An added benefit is that you’ll have access to Oregon State’s Career Development Center, which provides valuable resources to help you find lifelong career success and meaningful employment in a diverse world.

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Important dates

Winter term starts
Jan. 6, 2025
Spring term starts
March 31, 2025

See our academic calendar for our full quarter term schedule.

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