Careers and Outcomes
Developing your skills for a global workplace
Anthropology is the study of humanity in the broadest sense — all the peoples of the world at all times and places, which is increasingly important for everyone as a global society takes shape. Anthropologists also focus on human diversity, which is a very significant feature of our increasingly multicultural workplaces and society.
An undergraduate degree in anthropology will prepare you for life in the 21st century. It will help you understand the world we live in today and how we got here. It will also prepare you for careers that require an understanding of natural and social science; global affairs; and ethnic, cultural and linguistic diversity.
Career opportunities for archaeology and cultural anthropology students
Archaeology students typically seek out career opportunities in cultural resource management, working for state and federal government agencies, or as private archaeological contractors. Cultural anthropology students can start a career in community service through AmeriCorps or a career in international development through the Peace Corps.
Where are our graduates?
Our graduates have found themselves in many lines of work, including:
After-school supervisor
Air Force archaeologist
Air Force linguist
Anthropology professor
Archaeological technician
Archivist
Banking
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Border Patrol agent
Campus ministry
Career counselor
Community development consultant
Elementary teacher
Executive assistant for an Indian center
FBI agent
GIS coordinator
Hospital lab technician
Human rights lawyer
International development
Language preservation officer for an Indian nation
Librarian
Linguistics teacher
Mental health counselor
Musician
National Park ranger
Navy linguist
Navy pilot
Nursing
Residence hall director
Social worker
State archaeologist
Education abroad advisor
Student affairs at a college or university
Teaching English as a second language in Korea and Japan
Web developer
Career Center
To help you prepare and search for jobs, the Missouri State Career Center provides a database of current openings, tips for preparing your resume and on-campus interview opportunities. The Career Center also compiles information about what you can do with an anthropology degree.