Study anthropology in the USA

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What the experts say about anthropology in the USA

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    Lise Mifsud says:

    Anthropology is the study of cultural and biological diversity. This major is applicable to a wide variety of career goals and cultures.

    Cuesta College is located on the Central Coast of California. Our location is a four-hour drive to San Franciso or Los Angeles.

    Popular career paths for anthropology graduates include research, teaching, archaeology, forensic sciences, biological sciences, medical anthropology, NGOs, and corporations.