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
185
Search Rank on O's List
38
Colleges offer it
205
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
67
Women
138

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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.

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