Is it hard to find a job in the anthropology field?

Question

anthropology is what i want to go to school for i was just wondering is it hard to get a job in that field

Answer 1

YES !!  Without a post graduate degree it would be very difficult.  I have a BA in Anthropology.  I loved studying it in college, it's my passion.  However, if I were to do it again I would major in something more practical like nursing, accounting etc.  I've managed to do well for myself in Public Affairs and Community Relations for the past 10 years since graduation but it does not relate directly to what I majored in.  (I did however get to see Jane Goodall as keynote speaker at a fundraising event.  Very cool !!)

Answer 2

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics the growth rate for anthropologists is at least average. That's between 10-15% with some 5,500 in the field. The average pay is $25.00 and hour. However, there is competition in the field and advanced degrees will help one find a job.

As for where the jobs are:

"Anthropologists and archaeologists will experience the majority of their job growth in the management, scientific, and technical consulting services industry. Anthropologists who work as consultants apply anthropological knowledge and methods to problems ranging from economic development issues to forensics. As construction projects increase, more archaeologists also will be needed to monitor the work, ensuring that historical sites and artifacts are preserved."

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos054.htm#emply

Listed below are links to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and various site that help anthropology majors find jobs.

Answer 3

It depends on where you live. If you are in the middle of nowhere, I can gurantee you wont find a job. At all. Move to a Big City! Miami. NYC. Thats where the jobs are. Heres a link to a listing of jobs in multiple metroplex's. Have fun and Good Luck with Anthropology!!!

http://jobsearch.monster.com/Search.aspx...