Study Anthropology MA at California State University - Chico in the USA, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
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What will I learn?

The Master of Arts in Anthropology provides students with a broad perspective on human biological and cultural development. This is achieved through coursework in human biology and evolution, archaeology and prehistory, linguistics, folklore, and contemporary peoples in Western and non-Western cultures. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of practical methodologies and analytical skills unique to the discipline.

Which department am I in?

College of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$19,476.00 per year
Housing- 6,750

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Chico Campus

400 West First Street,

Chico,

California,

95929, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

International students applying for a masters degree program must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on the U.S. 4.0 grading scale, including a minimum 2.5 GPA in the last 60 units or credits of an acceptable bachelors degree. Applicants must have completed an educational qualification equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelors degree, and any additional prerequisite courses will vary depending on the specific graduate program.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About California State University - Chico

Chico State’s strong connections with regional businesses and communities allows several of its majors to achieve a 100 percent job placement rate.

  • 8th best value schools (U.S. News & World 2025)
  • 11th public university in the West (U.S. News & World 2025)
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