What can i do with an anthropology major besides teach?

Question

not sure if i should extend my major to include forensics and become a forensic anthropologist...

Answer 1

You can work for relief organizations, international groups and such.  The IMF and World Bank both employ anthropologists.  You could also work for your nation's diplomatic corps.

Answer 2

Hi.  One thing you can do is to practice what is called "applied anthropology."  That is where you use the principles of anthropology to solve real-world problems, such as determine the effect of development programs on third-world populations or recommend how best to structure a public space.  The field of applied anthropology is very big.  Here are a few great links that explain the field and employment opportunities:

http://www.aaanet.org/resinet.htm#applie...

http://www.sfaa.net/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Applied_ant...

http://www.copaa.info/

Hope this helps.  

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Answer 3

You can also work for a museum, do research (though many research positions have teaching duties), many areas employ a local archaeologist or anthropologist to supervise local excavations.

In my case, I majored in archaeology; and I now work in IT.  So its not like you have to go with the schooling...

Talk with your advisor about career possibilities; (s)he'll have some other possibilities of things you can do with your major.

Answer 4

I had a friend that was an ANT. major and became a museum curator straight out of school.  Forensic ANT sounds really interesting too.