What Can I Do with a Major in…

Anthropology

Anthropologists study the origin and the physical, social and cultural development and behavior of humans. They may study the way of life, archaeological remains, language, or physical characteristics of people across the globe. Anthropologists usually specialize in sociocultural anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, or biological-physical anthropology. Anthropology majors find work in museums and zoos and public educational institutions. They also work in social service agencies, ethnic and cultural organizations, elementary and secondary schools, health-care agencies, advertising, international business, economic development, and forensic analysis.

The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to anthropology majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.

Academic Advisor
Advertiser
Advocate
Anthropologist
Archaeologist
Archivist
Art Conservator 
Bilingual Program Specialist
Biographer
Collections Manager
College Professor
Community Development Officer
Community Planner
Computer Simulation Model Designer
Congressional Committee Staff
Conservator
Contract Archaeologist
Coroner/Medical Examiner
Communications Consultant
Cultural Artifact Specialist
Employee Relations Consultant
Employment Recruiter
Environmental Impact Researcher
Ethnologist
Etymologist
Family Services Counselor
Field Archaeologist
Foreign Affairs Officer
Forensic Anthropologist
Foundation Program Manager
Friend of the Court Caseworker
Genealogist
Genetic Counselor
Government Policy Analyst
Head Start Program Director
Health Science Administrator
Human Resources Manager
Immigration Inspector
Indian Affairs Researcher
Industrial Psychologist
Insurance Claims Adjuster
Job Counselor
Journalist
Librarian
Linguist
Loan Officer/Bank Officer
Management Consultant
Marketing Manager
Marketing Researcher
Media Planner
Media Specialist
Medical Anthropologist
Multicultural Education Specialist
Museum Curator
Museum Education Director
Museum Technician
National/State Park Interpreter
Paleontologist
Park Service Supervisor
Peace Corps Area Director
Peace Corps Volunteer
Personnel Management
Physician
Probation Officer
Public Health Educator
Researcher
Rural Development Officer
Social Science Analyst
Social Service Agency Planner
Social Worker
Staff Training Specialist
Teacher
Technical Writer
Tour Guide
Transplant Registry Manager
Travel Agent/Guide
Travel Consultant
Union Legal Counsel
Urban Planner

Resources available in the CareerCenter, Lucina 220:

Careers in Anthropology  (OCC 10.7)
Careers in Anthropology: What and Anthropology Degree Can Do for You (OCC 10.8)
Great Jobs for Anthropology Majors (OCC 11)
The College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)

Websites:

BSU Dept. of Anthropology: http://www.bsu.edu/anthropology/ 
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center)
America ’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
Employment Outlook: http://infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
IndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp
Internships.com
Internships USA
Vault Career Insider
O*NET: http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.com
Volunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org