MA in Anthropology - Cultural Anthropology in San Marcos United States | Texas State University

The Department of Anthropology at Texas State equips M.A. students for their professional journeys. Our graduate students actively participate in field schools, internships, faculty research collaborations, applied projects with professionals, conference presentations, and academic publications.
At TXST Anthropology, we're breaking down barriers - whether national, disciplinary, or between academic and professional anthropology. Our work combines theoretical foundations with evidence-based, applied, public, and innovative approaches to create impact beyond traditional anthropology boundaries. The M.A. program's goal is to develop skilled, professional anthropologists prepared for 21st-century challenges. Students can specialize in archaeology, biological anthropology, or cultural anthropology.

Career Paths:
Our alumni have built successful careers in corporate environments, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. Many have also gained admission to and completed prestigious doctoral programs.