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Career Opportunities with a Major in Anthropology
A career in anthropology provides the opportunity to explore the relationship between cultures and people, and to gather and analyze data that deals with social organization and interaction. Jobs for students with degrees in Anthropology are available in many different areas, depending on the emphasis developed within the major. Jobs are available in contract archaeology, community services, education, research, and museums, as well as business, industry, and government areas where cross-cultural concerns are important. Career opportunities in anthropology may be quite competitive.
MSU Denver Anthropology Department Website
Skills Related to Anthropology
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Focus on the totality of human experience from its beginnings to the present
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Aptitude for basic scientific problem solving
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Analytical skills, oral and written communication skills
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Relational and communication skills, including a thorough understanding of many different cultures
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Ability to interpret/evaluate events, information and ideas from the past and present
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Ability to visualize how things fit together to form a whole
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Ability to analyze data and find new ways to do things
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Ability to do mathematical calculations
Potential Careers in Anthropology
The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with an anthropology major.
The list represents some, but certainly not all, careers which anthropology majors may consider.
Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor's degree.
Employers in Anthropology
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Colleges/Universities
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Consulting firms
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Government agencies
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Historical societies
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Journals
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Law enforcement agencies
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Law firms
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Libraries
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Marketing and Research firms
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Medical services
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Museums
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National Park Service
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Non-profit organizations
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Peace Corps
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Private industries
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Professional counseling agencies
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Research firms
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Social service organizations
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U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management
Web Sites Related to Anthropology
Professional Organizations in This Field
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American Anthropological Association
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The American Cultural Resources Association
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Archaeological Institute of America
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Denver Society of the Archaeological Institute of America
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Center for World Indigenous Studies
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Colorado Archaeology Network
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Society for Applied Anthropology
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Society for American Archaeology
The above information is collected from alumni surveys of numerous colleges, professional associations, and multiple print and online resources.