Department of Anthropology | Miami University
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Careers in Anthropology
What can I do with an anthropology degree?
Former majors have gone into a wide variety of fields, including business; public service; the professions of medicine, law, and teaching; and the arts. Certain graduates have also chosen anthropology as a profession and have continued their studies so as to obtain advanced degrees and then university posts or positions in government, museums, or a variety of other organizations.
The American Anthropological Association polled many undergraduate anthropology majors to see what jobs they entered. The results may surprise you. Click here for an interactive site that lists more than a hundred jobs anthropology majors have entered, with links to sites where you can learn about the nature of the work, job prospects, requirements, salary ranges, and other information.The American Anthropological Association tells us why hiring an anthropologist will make a business more competitive in the new economy. View the AAA Powerpoint presentation by clicking here.
Review the careers section on the American Anthropological Association web site.
Read about careers in anthropology outside academia.