Anthropology/Archaeology
What is Anthropology/Archaeology?
As defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary anthropology is "the science of humans," typically "the study of humans in relation to distribution, origin, classification, and relationship of races, physical character, environmental and social relations, and culture." Archaeology also know as physical anthropology is "concerned with the comparative study of human evolution, variation, and classification especially through measurement and observation."
An anthropology degree through OSU enables you to pursue a broad range of jobs that emphasize cross-cultural awareness, international contacts and management of cultural resources; for example: education, human and governmental services, law, business, media, and medicine. Your studies could focus on archaeology/physical anthropology, cultural/linguistic anthropology, or general anthropology.
Anthropology/Archaeology - What Can I Do with This Degree? pdf - lists the industry areas, employers, and strategies for using your degree.
Related Careers
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Entry Level |
Additional Education/Experience | Additional Edu./Exp. Continued |
| Analyst | Academic Advisor/Counselor | Health Science Administrator |
| Caseworker | Advocate | Human Resources Manager |
| Community Development | Anthropologist | Industrial Psychologist |
| Specialist | Archaeologyist | International Agency Rep |
| Connumity Service Administrator | Archivist | Librarian |
| Curatorial Assistant | Art Conservator | LInguist |
| Ecotourism Director | Behavioral Science Advisor | Management Consultant |
| Employment Recruiter | Bilingual/Bicultural Program Specialist | Marketing Manager |
| Field Archaeologist | Biographer | Media Planner |
| Friend of the Court Caseworker | Career Counselor | Media Specialist |
| Immigration Inspector | Collections Manager | Medical Anthropologist |
| Information Office | College Professor | Multicultural Education Specialist |
| Laboratory Assistant | Community Development Officer | Peace Corps Area Director |
| Legislative Aide | Community Planner | Physician |
| Management Trainee | Congressional Committee Staff Director | Public Health Educator |
| Marketing Researcher | Contract Archaeologist | Rural Development Officer |
| Multicultural Program Leader | Coroner/Medical Examiner | Scientific Linguist |
| Museum Technician | Cultural Artifact Specialist | Social Insurance Rep |
| National/State Park Interpreter | Cultural Resource Manager | Social Science Analyst |
| Peace Corps Volunteer | Employee Relations Specialist | Social Service Agency Planner |
| Probation Officer | Environment Impact Assessment Researcher | Social Worker |
| Program Coordinator/Assistant | Ethnologist | State/Federal Gov Policy Analyst |
| Public Relations Specialist | Family Service Counselor |
Teacher - ESL |
| Research Associate | Foreign Affairs Officer | Teacher - Secondary |
| Social Worker | Forensic Anthropologist | Technical Writer |
| Teacher/Trainer | Foundation Program Manager | Union Legal Counsel |
| Translator | Geneaologist | Urban Planner |
| Travel Agent/Guide/Consultant | Genetic Counselor | Vocational Teacher |
| Writer/Editor | Head Start Program Director |
Related Skills
| Planning project | Conducting field studies |
| Writing grant proposals | Summarizing results |
| Interviewing | Surveying |
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Communication across cultures/languages |
Sampling, gathering and organizing data |
| Recognizing cultural differences/similarities | Examining data and artifacts |
Internship & Job Search Links
USAJobs.gov - check out the Students and Recent Grads section and the Federal Jobs by College Major for a listing of job titles related to your major.
National Association for the Pactice of Anthropology
Archaeological Institute of America - a great resource for finding archaeological fieldwork opportunities and scholarships.
Careers in Historical Archaeology
Society for American Archaeology
Federal Links
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Oregon: National Association of State Archaeologists
Oregon Parks & Recreation Department: Archaeological Services
The Archaeological Concervancy
US Environmental Protection Agency
Private & International Links
Center for Strategic & International Studies
Center for World Indigenous Studies
The Development Group for Alternative Policies
International Center for Research on Women
International Fund for Agricultural Development
Organization of American States
Career Planning Links
Occupational Outlook Handbook - the following links also provide a summary of the career, what they do, the work environment, how to become one, the job outlook, similar occupations and contacts for more information.
- Average Pay - Antropologist & Archaeologist - a resource from the Occupational Outlook Handbook showing average pay within different areas of the industry
- Average Pay - College and University Faculty - provides information surrounding a college or university faculty career.
Explore Careers in Life Sciences
FAQ's about Careers in Archaeology - a great resource for learning what to expect with a career in archaeology, with answers to FAQ's.
Anthropology Careers - The University of North Carolina's "What Can I do with a Major In..." page.
Archaeological Institute of America
What Can I do with a Major in Anthropology/Archaeology? - CareerThoughts.com has a similar page to this one, which includes career options, expected salary, and job outlook information.
Professional Association Links
Register for Professional Archaeologists
Society for American Archaeology
Society for Historical Archaeology
American Anthropological Association
Society for Applied Anthropology
National Association for the Practice of Anthropology
American Association of Physical Anthropologists
Miscellaneous Links
Opportunities to Get Involved & Gain Experience
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