Ph.D. Program

An Uncommon Experience

Texas State’s doctoral degree in applied anthropology is one of only three such programs in the country.

Our program prepares students for success in a wide range of careers spanning government, nonprofits, healthcare, museums, business, academia and more.

Faculty

Meet our doctoral program faculty and see their research areas.

Funding

Learn about funding options to help you complete your degree.

Degree Requirements

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Career Opportunities

Applied anthropologists are diverse and work in: local, state, & federal agencies; the business sector; in nonprofits and community organizations; and academia

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Research Centers

The department’s two research centers — one focused on cultural resource management, the other on forensic anthropology — offer unique hands-on experience in the field’s advanced skills. Our faculty engage in research worldwide in a variety of anthropological specialties.

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