Archeology

Liberal Arts • Social Sciences

What is it about?

A program that focuses on the systematic study of extinct societies, and the past of living societies, via the excavation, analysis and interpretation of their artifactual, human, and associated remains. Includes instruction in archeological theory, field methods, dating methods, conservation and museum studies, cultural and physical evolution, and the study of specific selected past cultures.

Numbers at a glance

531st
Popular nationwide
186
Search Rank on O's List
38
Colleges offer it
205
Graduates (2018-19)
Men33%Women67%

Trends

Graduates
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Popularity Rank
Top1002003004005002002200420062008201020122014201620182020

Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
Public12Private26
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Public8Private4
Number of Colleges by Size
Very Small1Small14Medium-Sized10Large7Very Large6

O's Insights on Archeology

  • Major has been stable in popularity over the last 5 years after decreasing prior to that.
  • 49% of graduates come from public universities.

Related Majors

Major Graduates Colleges
Ancient Studies/Civilization 90 22