What can I do (career-wise) with an anthropology degree?

Question

I'm really interested in anthropology (specifically archaeology), but my dad won't let me major in it unless I can come up with a good enough job that involves it.

Answer 1

There are loads of jobs out there you can do with an archeology degree.

First and foremost an archaeologist . This is something I always wanted to become, but as a career it's quiet hard to get into.

Cartographer: Mapping things

Auctioneer/valuer, fine arts etc.

Heritage manager, work with the national trust as a historical buildings inspector or a conservation officer.

Museum/art gallery curator.

If you want to be an archaeologist it takes a lot of graft a further study after your degree, but if it's what your interested in then go for it!  There are also plenty of things you can do with an Archeology degree study wise.  

Check out your perspective Uni web sites.  They normally have a breakdown of what Archeology students do after they qualify.

Good luck with what ever you decide to do!

Answer 2

You can do a lot with a college degree, whether is has anything to do with your major or not.  Half of the upper management at Target probably have anthropology  degrees.  My brother is a human resources person at a large company and he has a degree in religious studies.

Answer 3

well for one it isnt your dads business and if you dont have the balls to stand up to him thats pretty sad

Answer 4

Well for one, it is your life and if you want to major in something no one has the right to tell you otherwise.

Most of those forensic jobs you see on shows such as CSI are from the anthropology field, mainly physical anthropology.  You can also teach anthropology at a university level.  You can also work for your states Historical department since by law archaeologists have to be called out to survey new land that is planning on being developed on.  When people ask me what do Anthropologists do, I always say "All of the above" since Anthropology is a catch all from practically every other academic field.  There are too many options to list for career choices.

Answer 5

get married soon and be a house wife

Answer 6

Bar tender or waiter