what kind of career can you get with a B.A. in anthropology?

Answer 1

Someone answered 'a career as a grad student' and seriously... they are pretty well dead on.

Now if you dual major, you could have some real prospects. Do education - become a history/social science teacher in a high school. Do marketing - work on demographics research. Do an obscure middle eastern language - work for the government. Do biology and get into pathology or primatology.

My three closest friends in college have done the following... one, with her BA, is working with Bonobos in Florida as well as on initial research of a new species of great ape in Africa. Another is in grad school in NM for Cultural Resources Management - but she has been to Rapa Nui doing archaeology, worked for the state of WV in archaeology and all with her BA. Another is in grad school for Forensic Anthropology, but with her BA she was doing physiognomy studies in England.

Me, I will be going to grad school for an MA in Appalachian Studies and an MFA in theatre, and later another MA in Anthropology and a PhD in Anthropology. Initially I want to do dynamic eduational theatre (based on ethnographical/anthropological studies) on south central Appalachia. Later, I want to be a prof.


It truly all depends on what you want to do. Open your horizons and don't limit yourself to a BA. If studying something that makes you truly happy - and you are truly passionate about (<-- the mark of a great anthropologist!!) requires grad school, don't limit yourself!!!!

Good luck!

Answer 2

The jobs are varied -- depending on where you are living, what you wish to do with your life and what kind of work you are willing to put into your qualification. An anthropology graduate could end up doing the following: archaeology (natch!), paleontology, government researcher, museum curator, school teacher (Social Studies), archivist, First Nations relations and marketing. [And, these are people I know...]

Keep in mind that a degree (even a BA) is something that is really hard to take away from you once you've earned it. It gives you an edge over the simple high school grad when applying for higher level positions. And, if you do end up in the "regular" work force, remember that it will pay off in the long run. (Don't expect an immediate pay-off in such cases though.)

Lastly, remember that if you really want a decent job in anthropology, then you'll probably be looking at going onto a Masters...

(Check the links below for some interesting ideas on where you can go with anthropology qualifications...)

Answer 3

I had an amazing professor who taught (obviously) and she would use her summers to excavate in Egypt. (So she also had archaeology background, as well as physical anthropology). I love anthropology as well. You could also work for the goverment in some sort of human resources management sector of a company. Do you plan on going to grad school? Because that would up your chances of finding a job that would require more education. You could do a lot... maybe even go into higher education or work in a museum or work as a high school counselor. You know what? I don't even know if what I just said is true. But it could very well be! Don't take my word for it! Do research and call companies and ask them what their qualifications are for certain job positions. Good luck!

Answer 4

You may be able to work in a zoo or a museum. I just saw a local add for a museum position and a B.A. in anthropology was required. My friend has the same degree and she's trying to work with primates at a zoo.

Answer 5

Anthropology could be translated into reason orientated careers. A political profession, a lobbyist for the Sierra club, seek for employment at a Presidential Library, the Smithsonian Museum, i'm particular nationwide Geographic could discover your history to be precious and finally, journalism, from entertainment information to working with nationwide Public Radio. If for no different reason with the aid of cultural nuance in modern-day way of existence your history is an extraordinarily lots mandatory in this united states of america. we've the immigration concern, international warming, discovery of inhabitable planets, exciting discoveries linking dinosaurs to birds and local Alaskan American information is progressively greater correct, with the aid of fact of oil drilling. that's the fee of your pursuit of education. constantly remember, you're making the degree, the degree does not make you. Former vice president Gore has a Masters of Divinity. look on the case he has made and how he has outstanding himself, with the aid of fact he has pursued his hobby. You do the comparable, regardless what others say you are able to or can not do. i'm finding forward to your contribution.

Answer 6

Seriously, you only start to really learn the discipline in the graduate division, so a BA may get you hired as a digger, but perhaps not even that.

I suppose you could do something in the social worker field, neanderthal division.

Answer 7

Well, you might want to take archaeology as the other person suggested or supplement your degree with one in sociology and I think you'll open up a few more doors. Then again, you might find out what's out there for a specialist and see if you know enough to make a go of it.

Answer 8

Bus Driver

Answer 9

A topless dancer always works, or you could get a job at McDonald's. You be the judge, jobs are out there, but don't blame anyone if you took the wrong major in school!

Answer 10

McDonalds