Careers

The anthropology major and minor provide solid preparation for postgraduate training and careers in a number of fields, among them archaeology, applied anthropology, museum work, conservation, education, forensic science, law, health/medicine, international business, marketing, human services, tourism and other fields that require an understanding of cultural diversity and human adaptability.

The skills Anthropology students gain in observing and recording human behavior, interviewing, constructing of survey instruments, and scientific analysis are invaluable in many career fields. Corporate anthropology, which draws upon anthropological fieldwork skills to research consumer behavior, is a recent and growing field.

Learn more about what some of our recent alumni are doing:

Irene Ketonen, ‘05	Kevin Palotti, ‘05	Jeremy Deuel, ‘02

Elissa Krowe, ‘06	Mary Koegel, '05

The following websites provide more information on careers in Anthropology:

• American Anthropological Association Careers Page
• University of South Dakota’s Career page for Anthropology grads with a BA/BS
• Careers in Physical Anthropology
• Careers in Archaeology:
  • Illinois State Museum Frequently Asked Questions
  • Society for American Archaeology Job & Career Links
  • Society for Historical Archaeology Careers Page