MA Anthropology at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

The MA in Anthropology is awarded as part of work toward the PhD; the department does not accept students for a terminal MA.

Faculty: Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Anthropology | Duration: About two years | Intake: Fall | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

30 course credits in anthropology (at least 21 in formal courses), a method requirement (quantitative methods for archaeology/biological anthropology/linguistics; field methods for cultural anthropology), a core course in the chosen subfield and an MA research paper. Concentrations: cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology, anthropological linguistics or medical anthropology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Anthropology graduate admission (PhD route): B or better average expected; minimum GPA for any Pitt graduate study is 3.0 and admitted students typically have 3.6 or higher. Statement of purpose, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, $75 fee; GRE not required; deadline December 4, 2026. Non-native English speakers: TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 7.0 or Duolingo 120.

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: USD 27,412 a year (2026-27). Pennsylvania-resident graduate tuition, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

International applicants: USD 49,272 a year (2026-27). Out-of-state (non-PA resident) graduate tuition, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

Entry terms (Fall, Spring, Summer) and deadlines are set by each school or department; the University's graduate catalog lists Fall, Spring and Summer terms for new graduate students.

Graduate and professional applications are made online to the school or department of intended study, with deadlines set by each school or department; official English-test results are required from applicants from countries where English is not the official language.

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