Anthropologists and Archeologists

Study the origin, development, and behavior of human beings. May study the way of life, language, or physical characteristics of people in various parts of the world. May engage in systematic recovery and examination of material evidence, such as tools or pottery remaining from past human cultures, in order to determine the history, customs, and living habits of earlier civilizations.

$64,910
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+4% projected 2024–2034
Master's degree
Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Anthropologists and archeologists study the origin, development, and behavior of humans.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Bioethics/Medical Ethics(masters)Mercy University, NY
$140,982
Bioethics/Medical Ethics(masters)West Coast University-Los Angeles, CA
$130,904
Bioethics/Medical Ethics(masters)Millersville University of Pennsylvania, PA
$116,465
Bioethics/Medical Ethics(masters)Stony Brook University, NY
$115,213
Bioethics/Medical Ethics(masters)Framingham State University, MA
$108,704
Bioethics/Medical Ethics(masters)Loyola University Chicago, IL
$107,579
Bioethics/Medical Ethics(bachelors)Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing, NY
$106,754
Bioethics/Medical Ethics(masters)University of Phoenix-California, CA
$106,556
Bioethics/Medical Ethics(masters)University of Phoenix-Arizona, AZ
$106,556
Bioethics/Medical Ethics(masters)St Catherine University, MN
$104,119
Bioethics/Medical Ethics(masters)Herzing University-Madison, WI
$102,429
Bioethics/Medical Ethics(masters)Texas Woman's University, TX
$101,837
Bioethics/Medical Ethics(associates)Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing, VA
$99,851
Bioethics/Medical Ethics(masters)The University of Texas at Arlington, TX
$97,185
Bioethics/Medical Ethics(masters)Holy Family University, PA
$96,194
Bioethics/Medical Ethics(masters)Gwynedd Mercy University, PA
$96,194
Bioethics/Medical Ethics(masters)La Salle University, PA
$96,194
Bioethics/Medical Ethics(masters)Neumann University, PA
$96,194
Bioethics/Medical Ethics(masters)Alvernia University, PA
$96,194
Bioethics/Medical Ethics(masters)Messiah University, PA
$96,194
Bioethics/Medical Ethics(masters)DeSales University, PA
$96,194
Bioethics/Medical Ethics(masters)Robert Morris University, PA
$96,194
Bioethics/Medical Ethics(masters)Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster, PA
$96,194
Bioethics/Medical Ethics(masters)Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia, PA
$96,194
Bioethics/Medical Ethics(masters)Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, PA
$96,194

Related Careers

Other occupations in Life, Physical & Social Science