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Why choose the online Anthropology B.A. at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï?

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Personalized Support

As an ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Online student, you receive all benefits of in-person students, including 24/7 tutoring and mental health support, plus dedicated Success Coaches for your online journey.

Save Up to $1,000 per Semester

Declare a fully online Anthropology major and you can get up to $1000 per semester in scholarships that are not need based.

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Career-Relevant Education

ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï courses are designed with your career in mind and we offer internship and job placement assistance unique to your situation.

Why Study Anthropology Online at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï

The Online Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology provides a holistic understanding of humanity through the four sub-fields: Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, and Linguistic Anthropology. This breadth of knowledge develops critical thinking, cross-cultural competence, and applied research skills.

 

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Associate Professor Richard Sandoval, Ph.D., holds an epigraphic line drawing that he created based on his research. Photo by Amanda Schwengel.

Faculty Who Practice What They Teach

Our faculty don’t just teach, they work in the field, publish real research, and bring current, real-world findings straight into the classroom. For example, Professor Rich Sandoval deciphers Mayan writing and teaching about indigenous languages. Professor Michala Stock leads the Human Identification Laboratory where students analyze skeletal growth and variation.

You have direct access to mentors who are doing the work you’re studying, giving you opportunities to connect with active research, build professional-level skills, and stand out when you enter your career.

What You’ll Learn in the Online Anthropology Program

Explore how humans live, think, and interact across cultures and time. Develop a foundation of analytical and research skills you can apply to countless careers.

  • Analyze human behavior and social structures across diverse cultures.
  • Apply knowledge from archaeology, biology, and language to current issues.
  • Develop effective cross-cultural communication and collaboration.
  • Conduct ethical, applied research using anthropological methods.

Skills you will practice:

  • Fieldwork and observation
  • Interviewing and survey design
  • Qualitative and quantitative data analysis
  • Cultural insight and stakeholder communication

Where an Anthropology Degree Can Take You


See Where Your Anthropology Degree Can Take You

The skills you learn in anthropology are valuable in many high-demand fields. Here are a few examples of annual mean salaries for related professions in Colorado.

Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists
$85,600

Social and Community Service Managers
$97,360

Human Resources Managers
$162,630


Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics

You might think anthropology is only about digging up old bones or studying ancient cultures, but you can use it to shape modern solutions in technology, health care, business, and community development. Graduates from ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï’s online Anthropology B.A. turn their curiosity about people into meaningful careers in research, community service, and the growing fields of user experience, health, and education.

Career roles and fields can include:

  • Cultural resource management and museum work
  • Public health, advocacy, and outreach programs
  • User experience (UX) and market research analysis
  • Community and nonprofit leadership
  • Research coordination and data collection in the social sciences

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Your Online Student Experience at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï


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You get the same faculty, the same degree, and the same student services that on-campus Roadrunners receive. As an online student, you are fully included and fully supported.

  • A dedicated Student Success Coach helps you plan your term, map transfer credit, build study habits, and stay on track when life gets busy.
  • You get free 24/7 tutoring, and a wide variety of online library services and writing support.
  • Advising and career services are online: Meet with an academic advisor, explore careers, polish your resume, and connect to job resources without coming to campus.
  • A flexible enrollment model that helps you move forward. Take six credits to qualify for online major scholarships, then pace your work in a way that fits your job and family needs.
  • A diverse and welcoming online community where you can participate, contribute and grow.

Online does not mean alone at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï. We’re here for you!

What Does the Online Anthropology B.A. Cost and is There Financial Support?

Low in-state tuition, reduced tuition for western states, scholarships exclusive to online majors, and flexibility to take as many or few classes as you want, all make ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï the affordable online choice.

Colorado Residents

As low as $315.20 /credit*

Example: 12 credits – $4,703.36 total including tuition & fees.

*Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF) reduces per-credit costs for eligible Colorado residents.

Not in Colorado? (WUE/RIT)

As low as $646.80 /credit

Example: 12 credits – $7761.60 total including tuition & fees.

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) and Roadrunner Interstate Tuition (RIT) reduce nonresident costs for certain states.

Scholarships for Fully Online Majors

Declare a fully online major and you may qualify for up to $1,000 per semester (fall/spring). No separate scholarship application is required.
Learn more about eligibility and how it works.

Exclusively online students save over $100 per semester in fees compared to on-campus students.

See detailed tuition and fee information:
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees.

Figures shown are example 2025–26 rates.

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Most applicants are admitted, and you will usually receive your admission decision within a few days.

  1. Create your application account using your personal email:
  2. Tell us you plan to study fully online to qualify for up to $1,000 per semester in scholarship funds

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Admission at a glance

You are typically eligible for admission if you have a 2.0 or higher unweighted high school GPA, are 20 or older with a high school diploma or GED, or have 24 or more transferable college credits.

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