BA/BS in Anthropology

Anthropology studies people across all cultures, past and present, including both their physical development and the diverse cultures they create. As a social science, it borrows methods from neighboring behavioral fields and from the physical and biological sciences. Data come mostly from field research and cross-cultural comparison. Graduates apply their learning to graduate degrees and careers in education, government, social services and applied health. The major has minimum entry requirements. The program is part of Western Washington University in Bellingham, a city with outdoor terrain and water close by. Interested students can request information, use the cost estimator, apply online, or contact the admissions team and the department listed on the page for helpful guidance on the degree options, requirements and next steps.