<p>What are the best evolutionary/physical anth programs in the US for undergrads? Let's say the top 5 to top 15 or so...</p>
<p>I'm interested in schools on the east coast, preferably in the south. The mid-atlantic and New england would be ok too, but not the west coast! Also, if we could look at schools other than princeton/harvard/yale. Thanks :)</p>
<p>Check out Evolutionary Anthro at Duke.</p>
<p>Thanks, I’m definitely considering Duke.</p>
<p>Forgot to add…
How “good” are the anth programs at…</p>
<p>Emory
Davidson
William and Mary
Washington and Lee
Urichmond
Mary Washington
Vanderbilt
James Madison
Rice
Dartmouth</p>
<p>Again, pref in physical anthropology or maybe something culteral but with focus in africa/middle east/asia.</p>
<p>Most likely the wrong region and/or size for what you’re looking for…</p>
<p>But don’t overlook the Midwest…for physical anthro, U Michigan and U Chicago; for African and Asian studies, U Wisconsin; for ME and Asian studies, Michigan and Chicago</p>
<p>I’ve noticed that physical anth schools tend to be in larger universities… I’m assuming that’s because of extra resources?</p>
<p>My anthro professor went to the University of Chicago when he obtained his master’s degree… apparently it’s one of the number one schools for Anthropology :)</p>
<p>Exactly what kind of job does an anthropology degree get someone?</p>
<p>^ I’d like to know to. All I can see right now is being pre-med/dental/etc with it or going on to other grad schools</p>
<p>I have a B.A. in Anthropology from Rutgers (1987) and can speak only to my own experience. I wanted to go to grad school to study forensic anthropology but I had family obligations and had to go to work right away after I earned my degree. </p>
<p>My first job after college was working for the New York County DA as a trial prep assistant, then I moved on to a Fortune 500 corporation working in the legal department and eventually was trained as a trademark manager. I’m currently employed by a large not-for-profit corporation managing intellectual property, especially trademarks. </p>
<p>My current career has nothing directly to do with Anthropology, if you can “think outside the box” in terms of how you envision applying your anthropology background to the legal profession or corporate “culture” it’s not that far a stretch. Don’t believe the jokes about liberal arts and humanities majors and find extracurricular activities, internships and other opportunities while you’re an undergrad. That’s what got me interested in the law. </p>
<p>Incidentally, I have great respect for the Anthropology faculty of Rutgers, which is well known for evolutionary anthropology.</p>