### SUMMARY

 Choosing to study Archeology is a valuable choice and frequently a mandatory first step for scholars choosing to enter a career as a historic buildings inspector, a museum education officer, or an archaeologist. Interestingly, nationally, archeology is an uncommon major ranking as the 333rd most popular area of study. Last academic year alone, there were 255 archeology graduates. In-state tuition for archeology at private universities is, on average, 4.6 times more expensive than their public counterparts.

 With only 48 institutions having programs for archeology there might be a more finite list of the institutions which will have a degree program for you. If you're hoping to immerse yourself with other archeology undergrads, consider universities in Washington which have the most undergraduates admitted to archeology annually. More generally, the best region to study archeology is in the Mid East region with [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university), [SUNY College at Potsdam](/colleges/suny-college-at-potsdam), and [Bryn Mawr College](/colleges/bryn-mawr-college) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection of the best conference to study archeology is the Ivy League with [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university), [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university), and [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university) representing the conference. That said, our choice for the best university for archeology is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). You may also want to check out our list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The objectively 'best' school does not have to be the 'best' school for every student. There might be a bunch of angels to consider when selecting ​university. External stuff such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food might modify one's decision of where to go to college. At Authority, we've weighed the pros and cons for you. If, as an example, you are interested in which archeology college is home to the top campus, the answer is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). If you are very interested in which school boasts the top campus, we have an entire list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through professor reviews, student reviews, government databases, and more in order to compare every U.S. major in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can find our well researched list for the schools with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand from that list, our choice for the school with the best student life for archeology is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). Are you curious why? Continue reading to discover more about our top selections. Some of our decisions will probably shock you.

 If expense is a primary factor in your decision on where to go to university, you might be cautious about [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university). [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university)&nbspappears to be our most expensive university for archeology, at least regarding out of state attendance. We have an entire list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspschools that might put the price tag at [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university)&nbspinto perspective. Additionally, you could care to know that archeology is the 125th most expensive major in the nation, with an average expense of $36,300. On a broader scale, the most costly state for archeology in the country is Rhode Island with costs at the main school, Brown University, of $57,112. Even more broadly, the most costly region of the U.S. for archeology is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [Boston University](/colleges/boston-university) with a cost of $54,720, [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university) with a cost of $47,730, and [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university) with a cost of $57,112.

 Our cheapest region for archeology is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo) with a cost of $5,790. In better news, the most affordable college for archeology is [College of Charleston](/colleges/college-of-charleston). Authority's comprehensive list of the most affordable universities can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state attendees can expect to pay in the neighborhood of $10,200 for a degree in archeology. That price grows substantially to an average of $28,000 for an out-of-state public-school student. Our selection for the college with the best value for archeology: [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). On this page you can see our comprehensive list about the colleges we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. That being said, this idea is based on being an out-of-state student. The value proposition changes when it comes to in-state tuition, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for archeology students can cover a wide range, but two-years after leaving college students will regularly earn around $56,200. There is a lot of variation in earnings potential; top earners can rake in up to $110,200. Straight out of university, the lowest end jobs within the archeology field make $28,000, which is an alright wage. The top earning graduates from archeology have come from [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university)&nbspand if you want to find the colleges with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The general diversity of archeology is pretty bad, falling in only the 11th percentile of all majors. The college with the highest composite diversity for archeology is [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university)&nbspand here you can find our general list for the universities with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of Archeology only stands in the 6th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is actually above financial diversity, in the 7th percentile. White collegians make up the largest share, 81%, of those studying archeology. Additionally, 73% of undergraduates seeking an archeology degree are women.

 We have insufficient professors data for archeology to make the conclusions we normally would have made in this sentence. If we consider data other than simply rankings we find that the university possessing the overall best instructors for archeology is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). One will find an explanation of our evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as many of the top examples of instructors in the country.

 Finally, the hardest school to get into for archeology is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). While we do not necessarily see the value in it, we have an extensive page of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). With that said, we do hope you believe that considering the education process through a lens primarily informed by superlatives can create issues. We at Authority encourage you to explore our more nuanced pages on different universities and peruse a few of our background pages on beneficial things to look for as you progress with your university search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Archeology is the 333rd most popular degree in America, with 255 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It narrowly lost to #332 [Soil Sciences](/rankings/best-colleges-for-soil-sciences).

 The degree is offered at a total of 48 colleges across the nation, and is the 282nd most widely offered degree.

 It is also worth noting that 41% of colleges offering archeology are public making it a pretty accessible field.

 The mid east produces the most archeology graduates, largely led by [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university), while it’s the Ivy League that leads conference totals. As far as states, Washington ranks highest, with particular help from [University of Washington-Seattle Campus](/colleges/university-of-washington-seattle-campus) and [Western Washington University](/colleges/western-washington-university).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more archeology graduates than [University of California-Los Angeles](/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles), which graduated 25 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study archeology). More students studied archeology as a percentage of total students at [SUNY College at Potsdam](/colleges/suny-college-at-potsdam) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Archeology is the 125th most expensive major in America, with a median cost of $36,300 for the top 50 programs (just ahead of #126, [Latin American Studies](rankings/best-colleges-for-latin-american-studies), with a median cost of $36,199).

 New England has the most expensive schools with top 50 archeology programs predominantly led by [Boston University](/colleges/boston-university) with an annual cost of $54,720. Rhode Island is the most expensive state for archeology led by [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university).

 Public schools with solid programs by and large charge 78.29% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 40.44% less than the median private school. So, if you're trying to find a state school, make sure you qualify for in-state tuition ASAP.

 The most high-priced option in the top 25 is [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university), which is the 15th most expensive college in America. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [College of Charleston](/colleges/college-of-charleston). It costs just $70 per year and is ranked 16th for its archeology program. Another more affordable option would be #15, [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo) in Utah County, UT with a cost of $5,790 for in-state students and $5,790 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Earnings data not available for Archeology.

### STUDENTS

 College is an immensely formative period in one's life; it is an opportunity for personal growth and maturation. Scholars attempt to realize who they are as people and learn the essential skills to become a successful member of society. But growth is deeper than what one learns in the classroom - the late nights discussing Descarte with a peer, the personal lesson learned from an eccentric professor, the exposure to a different perspective. Therefore, a diverse student population greatly enhances what you gain from your time spent at college.

 Archeology is in the bottom 10% of subjects for ethnic diversity\*. 81% of the US' Archeology majors are white students, followed by latino students (9%), students of other races\*\*(6%), and asian students (3%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university)&nbspin Cambridge, MA.

 Moreover, Archeology significatly skews female, with 73% of students majoring in Archeology identifying as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [University of Cincinnati-Main Campus](/colleges/university-of-cincinnati-main-campus) in Cincinnati, OH.

 Another substantial type of diversity is financial diversity. Sadly, Archeology is one of America's least socioeconomically diverse subjects (Bottom 6%). 38% of its majors come from very high income families, 16% are from low income homes, and 17% grew up in households earning between $75,000 and $110,000 a year. [College of Charleston](/colleges/college-of-charleston) is the most fiscally diverse institution in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall MA is the most diverse state for Archeology. The Plains is the most diverse region, and the North Coast Athletic Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 3%
* Black: 1%
* Latino: 9%
* White: 81%
* Other: 6%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 27%
* Female: 73%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 16%
* 30k - 48k: 13%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 17%
* Over 110k: 38%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 52%
* Out of State: 40%
* International: 7%


2023 Archeology Salary

There are about 817 students enrolled in Archeology in the USA.

SALARY