MA Anthropology at Iowa State University

Programme overview

Offers advanced training in cultural anthropology and bioarchaeology, with original field, archival or laboratory research leading to a thesis or creative component.

Faculty: Graduate College | Department: World Languages and Cultures | Duration: Median time to degree 2.3 years | Intake: Rolling; recommended January 15 (fall), October 1 (spring) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Original research leading to a thesis or creative component.

Career pathways

Career paths include academia, research, public policy and applied anthropology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: Program Requires GRE: No Program Requires GMAT: No

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Graduate application fee: $60 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants (nonrefundable), a separate fee for each program applied to; some programs postpone fee collection until after review. Deadlines are set by each graduate program.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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