Degrees in Anthropology

Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology

Students wishing to pursue a career in a multicultural setting or in any institution relying on a broad understanding of human relations will benefit from a degree in Anthropology. An undergraduate degree in Anthropology prepares students for careers in a wide variety of fields, including:

• Education
• Medicine
• Business and Industry
• Government Jobs
• Social Services
• Hospitality
• Fine Arts

Upon graduation, students can enter the workforce and/or pursue further education by earning a graduate degree.

Jobs with a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology

• Legislator – An elected position responsible for the development, introduction, and/or enactment of laws and statutes at the local, state, tribal, or federal level.  Median Annual Salary: $30,000.
• Community Health Worker – Collect data and discuss health concerns with members of specific populations or communities.  Median Annual Salary: $47,000.
• Museum Technician – Prepare and restore items in collections of historical items and artwork.  Median Annual Salary: $52,000.
• Secondary Teacher – Teach academic lessons and various skills students need to attend college.  Median Annual Salary: $63,000.

GI Bill-approved Schools and Yellow Ribbon Schools with a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology

Ready to start your Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology? Check out these great programs available at our partner schools:

Le Moyne College

Offers a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology. Le Moyne is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Loyola University Chicago

Offers a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and a Bachelor of Science option. Loyola University Chicago participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.

Saint Peter’s University

Offers Anthropology as a major for its undergraduate degrees. Saint Peter’s is a Yellow Ribbon school.

University of South Alabama

Offers a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. The University of South Alabama participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.

University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg

Offers a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. USM Hattiesburg participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.

GI Bill-approved Online Schools offering Bachelor Degrees in Anthropology

University of Nevada Las Vegas

Offers a fully online Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. UNLV also offers campus-based Anthropology degrees, including BA, MA, and PhD options. University of Nevada Las Vegas is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Master’s Degree in Anthropology

A Master’s Degree in Anthropology is a popular choice for those seeking to become an expert in their chosen career path. A graduate degree in Anthropology is also a great choice for those choosing career paths such as research or postsecondary teaching. Popular subfields of Anthropology include:

• Archaeology
• Cultural Anthropology
• Linguistics
• Physical Anthropology

Jobs with a Master’s Degree in Anthropology

• Curator: This position Oversees institutions’ collections, such as historical items or artwork. The Median Annual Salary is $52,000.
• Anthropologist – Study the origin, development, and behavior of humans. Anthropologists typically work in research organizations, government, and consulting firms. Median Annual Salary: $64,000.
• Archeologist – Study humans' origin, development, and behavior through artifacts. Archeologists often participate in field work for artifact discovery and restoration and typically work in research organizations, government, and consulting firms. Median Annual Salary: $64,000.
• Postsecondary Teacher – Instruct students in Anthropology courses beyond the high school level. Median Annual Salary: $80,000.

GI Bill-approved Schools and Yellow Ribbon Schools with a Master’s Degree in Anthropology

Ready to start your Master’s Degree in Anthropology? Check out these great programs available at our partner schools:

Kent State University

Offers a variety of degree options in Anthropology including a Master of Arts, Doctor of Philosophy, Bachelor of Arts, and a Bachelor of Science.

University of Colorado Boulder

Offers a variety of Anthropology Degrees, including a Master of Arts in Anthropology, a Doctor of Philosophy, and a Bachelor of Arts. University of Colorado Boulder also offers a Dual MA/MBA program. University Colorado Boulder is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Doctorate in Anthropology

Students can earn a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Anthropology. A doctoral degree offers students the opportunity to become well-respected experts in their field with many PhD graduates sharing their wealth of knowledge via careers in writing, research, and teaching.

Jobs with a Doctoral Degree in Anthropology

• Survey Researcher – Design and conduct surveys and analyze data. Survey researchers work in research firms, polling organizations, nonprofits, corporations, colleges and universities, and government agencies.
• Policy Analyst (Federal) – Analyze policy at the federal level, requiring significant expertise and experience. GS-15 Median Annual Salary: $80,000.
• Author – Develop written content for various types of media on the topic of Anthropology. Median Annual Salary: $122,000.

GI Bill-approved Schools with a Doctoral Degree in Anthropology

Ready to start your Doctorate in Anthropology? Check out these great programs available at our partner schools:

University of Arizona

Offers a wide variety of Anthropology Degrees including a PhD in Anthropology, an MA in Anthropology, and an accelerated Master’s program. University of Arizona also offers BA and BS options for undergraduate degrees in Anthropology. The University of Arizona is a Yellow Ribbon School.