Welcome To The Anthropology Career Community!
Here you will find career-related information such as blogs, jobs, resources, courses, and events specific to Anthropology topics to help you embrace your career and academic journey. You can explore SNHU’s Online Campus career resources all in one central space! You can search this page to find the information you need to make more meaningful and informed career decisions as you navigate your unique career goals!
What Can I Do With My Degree? Anthropology
Embark on a fascinating journey into the heart of humanity with a career in anthropology, where the study of cultures, societies, and human evolution takes center stage. As an anthropologist, you have the opportunity to explore the richness of human diversity, unravel the tapestry of our shared history, and contribute to a deeper understanding of our interconnected global community. Whether you are a seasoned professional seeking new challenges or a passionate individual eager to delve into the complexities of human existence, the field of anthropology offers a unique platform for intellectual exploration and societal impact. Immerse yourself in the study of customs, rituals, and the evolution of societies, as you become a vital contributor to the dialogue surrounding the human experience. Welcome to the captivating world of anthropology, where every discovery contributes to a broader comprehension of who we are and where we come from. Your journey into the depths of human culture and history starts here.
Anthropology students often focus on specific career-areas when exploring options, including:
- Archeologist
- Historic Preservationist
- Cultural Resource Manager
- Human Rights Advocate
- Forensic Anthropologist
- Researcher
- User Experience Designer
- Cultural Resource Specialist
- Diversity Manager
- Archivist
- Historian
- Educator/Teacher/Professor
- Museum – Conservator, Curator, Exhibit Designer/Content Creator
- Genealogy/Ancestry Research
What Can I Do With This Major? features 100 major profiles with information on common jobs and career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities. Scroll to the bottom of each profile for links to professional associations, occupational outlook information, and job search resources.
Career Paths To Explore
- Research: Support social science and clinical research. Learn More
- Conservation: Restore, maintain or prepare objects in collections at museums. Learn More
- Restoration: Preserve and restore objects within a collection. Learn More
- Administration: Plan, coordinate and direct administration at universities, colleges, and junior community colleges. Learn More
- Teaching : Use your anthropology expertise to teach students individually or in groups. Learn More
- Museum Studies: A museum studies graduate degree helps students be more prepared for jobs within museums or museum associations where the job market can be fiercely competitive. Programs oftentimes allow students to select a focus from many options. These concentrations can be a geographic region, demographic group, specific medium, a historic period or any other numbers of topics. Learn More
- Library Sciences: If you have an interest in archives, research support or more traditional libraries, then a library science degree is the industry standard. Learn how to leverage and catalog research in order to support academic advancements, discover the best ways to preserve and protect history using science and technology or even how to develop community education programs. Learn More
- History & Anthropology Research: If you want to earn the job title “Historian” or “Anthropologist”, then you will want to consider pursuing a terminal degree (PhD) and acquire research experience with your niche. Historians and anthropologists work at universities, for the government, and as consultants for several industries like media, marketing, and more. Learn More
