Anthropologists are engaged in understanding human cultural and biological origins and diversity. A degree in Anthropology helps students understand recent and historical developments in the world at large. Students can apply their anthropological perspectives to help solve the problems of a modern global society. A degree in Anthropology also provides an appreciation of cultural difference and an ability to work with and relate to people from various walks of life. Anthropologists are engaged in understanding human cultural and biological origins and diversity. A degree in Anthropology helps students understand recent and historical developments in the world at large. Students can apply their anthropological perspectives to help solve the problems of a modern global society. A degree in Anthropology also provides an appreciation of cultural difference and an ability to work with and relate to people from various walks of life.
Career paths for Anthropology majors
The following fields are just a few examples of the many possible career paths for someone with an Anthropology major.
Archaeology
- Field surveying
- Cultural resource management
- International development consulting
- Museum curation
- National Park Service
- Research institutes and laboratories
- State, local, and federal government
- Libraries and special collections
- Historical preservation societies
Cultural Anthropology
- Public and social policy
- Immigrant and refugee settlement
- Human rights work
- International adoptions
- National and international business management
- Foreign service
- Human resources management
- Social service and human rights agencies
Biological Anthropology
- Museums and zoos
- Hospitals and clinics
- Laboratory or field technician
- Paleontology
- Conservation biologist
- Genetic counseling
- Media, communications, newspapers, and magazines
Forensic Anthropology
- Medical examiner/coroner’s office
- Human rights organizations
- Government agencies
- Death investigators
- Criminal Justice
Career paths for graduates with advanced degrees
Students seeking work as professional anthropologists should plan for advanced degrees in anthropology. Anthropology major graduates of our program have gone on to graduate school in anthropology, medical school, and law school. Graduates with master’s or Ph.D. degrees may find work in the following areas:
- Colleges and universities
- Research institutes and laboratories
- Museums and zoos
- State, local, and federal government
- Non-profit or non-governmental organizations