B.A. ANTHROPOLOGY | 100% ONLINE
Channel Human Insight Into an Impactful Career.
Anthropology is the study of what makes us human, across cultures, time periods, languages, and biology. MSU Denver’s online B.A. in Anthropology helps you build practical and analytical skills that can translate to any sector in which understanding people is a competitive advantage, including technology, healthcare, business, and nonprofit work.
You will learn from faculty who are actively working in their fields, from deciphering ancient texts to leading human identification laboratories, giving you access to the kind of mentorship that helps you stand out when you enter your career.
Gain a solid foundation in cultural anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology, and linguistic anthropology.
Build practical skills in fieldwork, research and analysis, interviewing, survey design, and cross-cultural communication.
Fit online coursework around your job, your family, and your life without sacrificing quality or connection.
MSU Denver’s Career Connected Campus designation means your education is designed around real careers, and we have robust resources to help you pursue them.
Colorado residents pay as little as $315/credit, and online students may qualify for up to $1,000/semester in scholarships.
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Program at a Glance
$315
The minimum cost per credit for qualified Colorado residents, made possible by the Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF).
100% Online
Take classes without interrupting your life. No campus visits required.
$2,428
The average annual out-of-pocket cost for in-state MSU Denver undergraduates.
Save $1,000/Semester
Exclusive scholarships are available for online students with no additional application.
Same Degree, No Asterisk
Your degree says MSU Denver; there is no separate ‘Online’ designation.
Simple Credit Transfer
As one of the top transfer institutions in CO, MSU Denver accepts more transfer credits than most.
Why Colorado Students Choose MSU Denver Online
MSU Denver’s online degrees are built for students like you: traditional undergrads, working adults, first-generation learners, and transfer students who need a degree that works around real life.
Accreditation & Recognition
Great things happen at MSU Denver.
Designated Career Connected Campus
Colorado Department of Higher Education
2023 Fulbright HSI Leader Designation
U.S. Department of State
A Top Transfer Institution in CO
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Higher Education Excellence and Distinction Award
Insight Into Academia
#3 Most Innovative University in CO (2021)
U.S. News & World Report
Best for Vets Honoree
MilitaryTimes
MSU Denver By the Numbers
Our accessible, career-connected learning means students gain real-world experience and graduate prepared to thrive in Colorado’s workforce.
91%
Graduates employed or in graduate school within six months of graduating
57%
Undergraduate students who are the first in their family to attend college
87%
Undergraduate students who work full- or part-time while completing their degree
59%
Students receiving scholarships and grants totaling more than $97 million
31%
Students who pay no tuition thanks to scholarships and grants
45%
Students who graduate debt free
Where This Degree Can Take You
An Anthropology B.A. from MSU Denver prepares you for careers built around understanding people, whether that means conducting user research for a technology company, coordinating community health programs, managing cultural resources, or leading outreach for a nonprofit. The research, communication, and cross-cultural skills you develop apply across a surprisingly wide range of industries, and provide a strong foundation for graduate study in anthropology, public health, social work, or law.*
Local Market Snapshot
Denver – Aurora – Lakewood, CO
$83,840
Survey Researchers
$82,090
Cultural Studies Teachers
$67,210
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*Career and salary data are for general information only and do not guarantee any specific job or salary outcome.
Achievable Career Paths
UX researcher · Market research analyst · Community health outreach coordinator · Cultural resource manager · Museum or collections specialist · Cultural studies educator · Nonprofit program coordinator · Research assistant · Graduate study in anthropology, public health, or social work
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Request more information, and an enrollment specialist will reach out to walk you through costs, transfer credit, and what starting the program could look like for your schedule.
