Graduate programs
Wayne State's anthropology program is the intellectual home of over 50 graduate students. We welcome well-qualified students, including both those with a B.A. in Anthropology and those whose first degrees are in other fields.
Alumni from Wayne State's anthropology graduate programs are readily employed in a wide range of areas. Some work in traditional institutions such as colleges, universities and museums, but many are employed in public and private settings. These include health, governmental, international and social agencies, business and organizational settings, public policy, research and development, design, as well as positions within government, non-profit and cultural institutions that require environmental management, historic preservation, archaeology, cultural heritage and museum-based skills. A master's degree in anthropology can prepare students for advanced study in professions such as medicine or law. Accordingly, graduate programs in anthropology are designed to accommodate a variety of specific student interests and objectives.
Degree programs
Trailblazers in anthropology
Wayne State's anthropology graduate students and recent alumni are making an impact in research, academia and applied fields. From uncovering human histories to addressing contemporary social challenges, they engage in groundbreaking projects, fieldwork and interdisciplinary collaborations. Our graduates go on to careers in cultural resource management, public health, museum studies and higher education, contributing valuable insights to the world. Explore their achievements and see how they are shaping the future of anthropology.