53 Master's in Archaeology in North America

The Archaeological Science M.Sc. at Lakehead University is a full-time, thesis-based master's programme delivered at the Thunder Bay campus. This interdisciplinary course provides advanced training in applying analytical methods from chemistry, physics, and biology to investigate the human past over a standard two-year duration.

 The goal of the Historic Preservation and Real Estate Development at University of Maryland is educating professionals for work in a wide range of preservation organizations. Research on historic preservation issues is also a focus of the Program, pursued through faculty and student projects, in partnership with preservation organizations and University partners.

New Mexico Highlands University presents an online/distance learning Cultural Resource Management program for working cultural resource management (CRM) professionals and for those seeking CRM careers.

Ancient Mediterranean Studies from University of Missouri - Columbia offers graduate work leading to the degrees of Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in three (3) main areas: Languages and Literature, Archaeology, and Arts and Humanities. 

University of Washington offers the Master of Arts Program in Archaeological Heritage.

The Dual Degree in Landscape Architecture and Historic Preservation at University of Maryland emphasizes the connection between the studies of Historic Preservation and Landscape Architecture in the study and practice of cultural landscapes.

The Master's degree program in Art History-Egyptian Art and Archaeology at University of Memphis is designed to prepare the student either to continue on to a higher degree in Egyptology or to enter an alternate career path.

The Lipscomb University Master's of Archaeology and Biblical Studies program is based on the truth and research of the bible. Students will work in conjunction with the Hazelip School of Theology to merge the ideals and intersections of archaeology and theology. 

The Cultural Resources Management Archaeology at Saint Cloud State University is a comprehensive Master of Science programme. This degree is available through full-time study on campus or via synchronous online learning. It prepares students for leadership in heritage conservation and professional archaeological practice.

The Master of Arts in Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology at the University of British Columbia is a research-intensive, in-person programme. Students engage in interdisciplinary study and archaeological fieldwork over a two-year duration. This public university course combines advanced coursework with a final thesis.

The Heritage Resource Management M.A. at Simon Fraser University is a professional graduate programme designed for archaeologists. This public study mode course lasts six terms, combining a Burnaby campus orientation with online learning to integrate law, ethics, and business into archaeological research and practice.

Anthropologists repeatedly ask questions about the human experience. The Anthropology programme is offered by the School of Anthropology at The University of Arizona. 

The Applied Anthropology MA program from San José State University is designed to help students develop skills in applying or using anthropological knowledge which can be used across a wide range of careers.

The Applied Archaeology M.A. at Indiana University of Pennsylvania is a 36-credit postgraduate programme designed for professional career preparation. Available as a full-time course in Indiana, Pennsylvania, this degree focuses on cultural resource management, technical field training, and archaeological law over a two-year duration.

The Public Archaeology program at California State University Northridge prepares students to work in the field of cultural resource management and to attend Ph.D. programs that place an emphasis on public archaeology and cultural heritage management.

The Cultural Resource Management programme at the University of Lethbridge is a professional M.A. degree focusing on archaeology. This public study mode course lasts 24 months full-time or 48 months part-time. It integrates a mandatory co-op work term with advanced research to prepare students for the heritage industry.

If you’re interested in studying near eastern archaeology at the graduate level the 48-unit Master of Arts Near Eastern Archaeology program from La Sierra University is for you.

The Archival Studies program at Clayton State University provides students with an education grounded archival theory and practice with an emphasis on changing technical nature of records. At its core discussion of records is a discussion of the many different people, cultures, and ideas that lead to the creation of those records.

The Art and Archaeology of the Mediterranean World program at the University of Pennsylvania trains students for careers in the art and archaeology of Classical and Near Eastern Civilizations.

This program in Historic Preservation Planning, offered by Cornell University, prepares students for work in the history and preservation of buildings in a variety of urban and rural contexts. Two years of course work normally are needed.