Curious about people, culture, and the world around you—and how understanding human behavior can help solve real-world challenges?

Major in Anthropology

What is Anthropology?

A major in anthropology at LSU explores humanity across cultures, environments, and time periods while building skills in research, analysis, and communication. You’ll study human behavior, societies, and the relationship between people and the world around them through hands-on learning and fieldwork. With perspectives spanning from biology to sociology, anthropology prepares you for careers in research, public health, environmental work, cultural resource management, and more—while helping you better understand people and your impact on the world.

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Program Highlights

Undergraduate Research Work alongside faculty through LSU’s ASPIRE program, gaining real experience that strengthens your analytical skills and prepares you for graduate study or diverse careers.

Accelerated Law Path Fast-track your future with the HSS 3+3 Pre-Law Program, earning both your bachelor’s degree and law degree in just six years while developing strong critical thinking and communication skills.

Fieldwork Experience Engage in research and hands-on learning that helps you apply classroom concepts to real-world questions about culture, communities, and human-environment relationships.

Humanities & Social Sciences Residential College Live and learn with your peers in a smaller network within the larger campus, offering academic enhancement programs, classes in your residence hall, and on-campus events introducing you to career opportunities.

What You Can Do

An LSU degree opens doors to a wide range of career paths and professional opportunities. With a strong academic foundation, real-world learning, and support from a powerful alumni network, you’ll graduate prepared for success in today’s competitive job market. Whether you’re planning to work in a corporate setting, nonprofit organization, government agency, creative industry, or research lab, LSU equips you with the in-demand skills and hands-on experience employers value most.

Potential Careers

Archaeologist
Community Developer
Coroner’s Investigator
Historic Reservationist
Lawyer
Museum Curator
Teacher

Workplace Settings

Archaeological Firms
Environmental Organizations
Government Agencies
Schools & Universities
Museums
Healthcare Organizations
Law Enforcement Agencies
Forensic Labs
Research Institutions
Legal Offices

$56,272

Average alumni Anthropology salary 5 years after graduation

What Anthropology Looks Like

Chatsworth Plantation - Archaeology Field Day

LSU's Forgotten History

Anthropology student joins excavations projects in the UK

Building Skills

Confident Communication Communicate ideas clearly through writing, discussion, and collaboration.

Analytical Reasoning Interpret data, behaviors, and cultural patterns to solve real-world problems.

Cultural Awareness Understand diverse cultures and perspectives across communities and societies.

Fieldwork & Discovery Collect and interpret insights about people, cultures, and communities.

As an undergraduate here in field school and volunteering on projects, I get to be in charge. I get to decide what we keep, what’s important, and what direction I want to go. It’s really helped me learn to become more of a leader and take charge of a site.Matt McGraw
Anthropology

I didn’t know much LSU history before coming here. Now [through field excavation] I’m holding parts of it in my hands. A hundred and fifty years ago, students were here just like me. It’s surreal.Morgan Wheeler
Anthropology

It’s still very rewarding to almost pick up what would’ve been held by someone nearly 200 years ago. You’re connecting through touch. That’s really cool.Nikki Norman
Anthropology

Advance your Career

Post-graduate education

LSU offers competitively ranked post-graduate programs designed to help you innovate and lead in your field. Engage in advanced coursework, contribute to impactful research, and learn from expert faculty who are solving real-world challenges across Louisiana and beyond. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, pivot into a new industry, or accelerate your career, LSU’s graduate programs open the door to a world of opportunity.

MA-Anthropology PhD-Anthropology

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