The department has about 75 graduate students, approximately 20 of whom are doing fieldwork or writing dissertations off island at any one time. The department has given 316 M.A. degrees and 164 Ph.D. degrees since its inception in 1930. Located on the third floor of the Social Sciences Building, close to the center of campus, the department has numerous amenities to aid students in their research.
Graduate students have a lounge and offices, in addition to access to several computer rooms.
A library is available with rare books, dissertations, and research materials. Anthropology draws graduate students who are focused on studies in Asia and the Pacific. This wealth of life experience provides a rich atmosphere for graduate students who contribute to stimulating seminar discussions. Contact the Admissions and Records Office for information.