Anthropologists study the origin and the physical, social and cultural development and behavior of humans.  They may study the way of life, archaeological remains, language, or physical characteristics of people across the globe.  Anthropologists usually specialize in sociocultural anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, or biological-physical anthropology.  Anthropology majors find work in museums and zoos and public educational institutions.  They also work in social service agencies, ethnic and cultural organizations, elementary and secondary schools, health-care agencies, advertising, international business, economic development, and forensic analysis. 

The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to anthropology majors.  Some will require additional education.  For more information visit the Career and Experiential Learning Resource Lab in Lucina 235.

Academic Advisor                                             
Advertiser                                         
Advocate                                                             
Anthropologist                                  
Archaeologist                                                     
Archivist                                            
Art Conservator                                                  
Behavioral Science Advisor           
Bilingual Program Specialist                            
Biographer                                        
Collections Manager                                         
College Professor
Community Development Officer                     
Community Planner
Computer Simulation Model Designer
Congressional Committee Staff
Conservator                                                        
Contract Archaeologist
Coroner/Medical Examiner                               
Communications Consultant
Cultural Artifact Specialist                                 
Cultural Resource Manager
Employee Relations Consultant                       
Employment Recruiter
Environmental Impact Researcher                   
Ethnologist
Etymologist                                                         
Family Services Counselor
Field Archaeologist                                           
Foreign Affairs Officer
Forensic Anthropologist                        
Foundation Program Manager
Friend of the Court Caseworker                       
Genealogist
Genetic Counselor     
Government Policy Analyst
Head Start Program Director
Health Science Administrator                           
Human Resources Manager
Immigration Inspector                                        
Indian Affairs Researcher
Industrial Psychologist                              
Insurance Claims Adjuster              
Job Counselor                                                    
Journalist                                           
Librarian                                                              
Linguist                                              
Loan Officer/Bank Officer                                 
Management Consultant                 
Marketing Manager                                           
Marketing Researcher                     
Media Planner                                                    
Media Specialist                              
Medical Anthropologist                                     
Multicultural Education Specialist  
Museum Curator                                                
Museum Education Director           
Museum Technician                                           
National/State Park Interpreter       
Paleontologist                                                    
Park Service Supervisor                 
Peace Corps Area Director                             
Peace Corps Volunteer                  
Personnel Management                                    
Physician                                          
Probation Officer                                    
Public Health Educator                    
Researcher                                                         
Rural Development Officer              
Social Science Analyst
Social Service Agency Planner            
Social Worker
Staff Training Specialist                        
Teacher                                                               
Technical Writer
Tour Guide                                                          
Transplant Registry Manager
Travel Agent/Guide                                            
Travel Consultant
Union Legal Counsel                                         
Urban Planner

Resources available in the Career and Experiential Learning Resource Lab, Lucina 235:

Great Jobs for Anthropology Majors (OCC 11)
The College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)

Web Sites:

BSU Dept. of Anthropology: http://www.bsu.edu/anthropology/
Career Links for BSU Majors (see Anthropology):  http://www.bsu.edu/careers/students/linksmajors
Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center): http://www.bsu.edu/careers/students/links
America's Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org
Employment Outlook through 2008:  http://infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.html
IndianaINTERNnet:  http://www.indianaintern.net/home.asp
Internships USA.com:   http://www.bsu.edu/careers/secure/internpw
Monster.com Major to Career Converter:   http://content.monstertrak.monster.com/tools/careerconverter
O*NET:  http://online.onetcenter.org
Occupational Outlook Handbook:  http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Salary Wizard:  http://www.salary.com
Volunteer Match:  http://www.volunteermatch.org