Anthropology related work?

Question

What are some fields other than field work that an anthropologist can go into?

Answer 1

Although anthropology comes in handy for all sorts of fields, jobs focusing on anthropology are few and competitive.  Having just graduated with an anthro degree I understand where you're coming from.  I'm considering cultural resource management, which is not field work in the sense of a true blue archaeology research project or an ethnographic study of some far away people, but still is in a sense going out to the local area and doing field work.

Museum work is a possibility, as an archivist.  It really depends on the type of anthropology you are into, forensics is all the rage these days but that's not really my specialty.

Answer 2

Basically, Anthropology is the study of people & their culture.

You can apply it to any walk of life.

I became a social worker & have a very different slant to my work then most others.

You can become a linguist, a teacher, an artist, mental health worker, law enforcement etc.

It's a state of mind that will follow you into whatever field you choose.  Good luck.

Phyllis G.

Answer 3

All types of jobs. Having a degree in Anthropology means that you understand about the world and it's peoples.

Most jobs need this, from business (which is a global career), journalism, social work, community work, police, even day care assistant.

The world is your oyster with that degree.

Answer 4

i graduated w/ anthro last dec and i work at a finance company right now!!

Answer 5

The U.S. Forest Service REALLY likes archeology degrees.

Answer 6

Applied anthropology.