Careers and Jobs in Anthropology

Why Anthropology?

The Anthropology program develops skills that will prepare you and make you marketable for a number of different careers and jobs. Coursework, internships, and fieldwork will enhance your reading, writing, information synthesis, research, and data analysis skills. You will be thoroughly able to apply both qualitative and quantitative research methods to the complex study of human behavior empowering you to understand diverse cultural contexts from business settings in corporate America to careers within the international marketplace. A BA in Anthropology will also prepare you for professional school study, for example medical school, law school, or an MBA ,or for Anthropology graduate programs.

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Subfields of Anthropology

Cultural Anthroplogy

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Linguistic Anthroplology

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Careers in Linguistic Anthropology

Archaeology

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Archaeology Fieldwork

Physical Anthropology

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American Association of Physical Anthropologist Career Site

Frequently Asked Questions

What jobs can I get with a BA in Anthropology?

These are just a few of the jobs and careers that seek Anthropologists:

Program developer within corporations that serve multiethnic clientele.
Cultural diversity specialist within a human resources department or management consulting agency.

Social science teacher for a private school.

Marketing analyst to interview and target diverse populations.

Global journalist.

Developing and/or implementing education and social resources for international relief organizations.

Archival specialist for museums, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and corporations.

Should I go to Graduate School?

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How should I start my job search?

Market yourself!

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General Background/Curriculum Vitae

Archaeological Survey Resume