Overview

Lycoming College students in Archaeology are given a solid foundation in the theories, methods, and diverse approaches that archaeologists use to answer important questions about cultural diversity and social change through time and across vast geographic regions.

Key facts

Lycoming’s strength lies in providing students with unique field experiences, individualized curriculum with diverse electives, and extensive internship opportunities, as proven by the archaeology department. Whether at a dig site in Guatemala, or at an internship with a museum in Cyprus or a local organization,

Lycoming enables archaeology students to augment their customized curriculum with applied learning experiences. Here, individual research and discussion of major archaeological topics are encouraged.

Small class sizes inspire stimulating civil discourse to address important questions regarding cultural diversity; the impacts of race, class, and gender in different societies; and technological change throughout time.

Student Opportunities

Participate in a research assistantship with a faculty member.

Present research at local and national conferences, such as The Archaeological Institute of America annual conference.

Gain teaching experience as a tutor for the Academic Resource Center or the Writing Center.

Study distinctive museum collections loaned to Lycoming College.

Participate in international archaeological digs in Guatemala, Israel, Cyprus, or other accredited archaeological projects.

Careers and opportunities

Graduates of the Lycoming College archaeology program have gone on to find success in a wide variety of careers in higher education, museums and more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Talking Trash: Archaeology of Everyday Life

Archaeology of Ancient Israel and Its Neighbors

Mesoamerican Archaeology

Archaeology of Ritual

Power and Prestige in the Past

Ancient Art and Archaeology

Field Archaeology

Archaeological Field Supervision

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

More details

Your application will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Early Decision: Apply by Nov. 15

Early Action: Apply by Dec. 1

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Williamsport, United States

Disciplines

Archaeology View 91 other Bachelors in Archaeology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All transcripts and certificates must be official and must be translated into English. If you've attended more than one school, request a separate transcript from each school.

Submit Your Standardized Test Scores (Optional)

Submit Your English Proficiency Exam Scores: Lycoming requires submission of one of the following assessments: TOEFL IBT (minimum score 70); TOEFL PBT (minimum score 525); IELTS (minimum overall band score 6.0); Pearson English Test -PTE Academic (minimum score 50) or Duolingo English Test - DET (minimum score 100), unless you live in an English-speaking country.

Submit Financial Support Documents: International students planning to attend with an F-1 or J-1 visa will be required to submit proof of financial support. Students must complete and return the Financial Disclosure Form and an official bank statement (translated into English, if necessary) verifying adequate available funds prior to being considered for admission.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

50944 USD / year

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Out-of-State

50944 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

50944 USD / year

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Living costs

Williamsport

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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