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CIP 45.0301 · CLASSIFICATION 2020

Archeology.

A program that focuses on the systematic study of extinct societies, and the past of living societies, via the excavation, analysis and interpretation of their artifactual, human, and associated remains. Includes instruction in archeological theory, field methods, dating methods, conservation and museum studies, cultural and physical evolution, and the study of specific selected past cultures.

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These institutions reported at least one first-major completion in this field in the connected reporting years ending 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020. This shows historical award activity, not a complete list of available programs or an assurance that a course is accepting applications.

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Sources: NCES CIP 2020 classification and C2023_A.zip, C2024_A.zip, C2025_A.zip, C2020_A.zip, C2021_A.zip, C2022_A.zip, C2024_A.zip.

Connected Archeology award observations

Each row describes one ending year and award level for CIP 45.0301. Institution counts overlap across levels and years. Award counts are historical first-major awards, not unique people, available places, programme quality or a graduation rate.

Year endingAward levelReporting institutionsPositive awards
2025Certificate 1–2 years328
2025Associate degree312
2025Bachelor degree33218
2025Postbaccalaureate certificate26
2025Master degree1560
2025Doctorate — research512
2025Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year1256
2024Certificate 1–2 years38
2024Associate degree38
2024Bachelor degree37198
2024Postbaccalaureate certificate310
2024Master degree1352
2024Doctorate — research613
2024Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year1060
2023Certificate 1–2 years11
2023Associate degree410
2023Bachelor degree37190
2023Postbaccalaureate certificate15
2023Master degree1352
2023Doctorate — research69
2023Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year827
2022Certificate 1–2 years316
2022Associate degree26
2022Bachelor degree34147
2022Postbaccalaureate certificate24
2022Master degree1760
2022Doctorate — research711
2022Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year950
2021Certificate 1–2 years226
2021Associate degree49
2021Bachelor degree34170
2021Postbaccalaureate certificate14
2021Master degree1348
2021Doctorate — research614
2021Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year937
2020Certificate 1–2 years12
2020Associate degree37
2020Bachelor degree40177
2020Postbaccalaureate certificate24
2020Master degree1352
2020Doctorate — research610
2020Certificate under 12 weeks11
2020Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year417

A year ending 2025 describes July 2024–June 2025. Do not add different years to estimate an entering class or current enrolment. Follow an institution's field link below to inspect the exact records.

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CIP 45.0301 is a reporting classification. The official definition above explains its scope, while a university may use a different programme title. Related fields in classification family 45 can involve different curricula and award levels.

On the current institution website, record the exact degree title, campus, entry route, teaching language, curriculum and cycle. Compare those details with the classification definition before assuming that two similarly named degrees cover the same subject. For regulated professions, check the relevant licensing or recognition body's current requirements separately.

A positive award observation establishes historical activity in this classification. It does not confirm a current application opening, professional recognition, a specific delivery format or career outcome.

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Institutions with reported graduates

80 institutions

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