What Fields Can I Work In With A Degree In Anthropology?

- Administration/Management
- Advocacy (human rights/social justice)
- Archaeology
- Business
- Community Development
- Computers/Software Development/Information Technology
- Cultural Resource Management (CRM)
- Design (products and/or services)
- Development/Training
- Education/Outreach
- Environment and Natural Resources
- Ethnography/Cultural Anthropology
- Evaluation/Assessment
- Forensics
- Health (international/public health)
- Healthcare Management/Services/Deliver
- Historic Preservation
- Human/Social Services
- Humanitarian Efforts
- International Development/Affairs
- Law/Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement
- Management Consulting/Organizational
- Market Research
- Mass Communication
- Museum/Curation/Project Design
- Social Impact Assessment
- Tourism/Heritage
Graduate School
Nearly 70% of St. Mary’s students continue their education after graduation.
SMCM Alumni with Anthropology Degrees have gone on to pursue graduate degrees at the following universities:
- American University
- University of Southampton
- University of South Carolina
- Syracuse University
- UMass Boston
- Lock Haven University
- University of Virginia
- Lingnan University
- University of Arizona
- Columbia University
- John Hopkins University
- University of Maryland

Professional Resources
Anthropology Internships and Jobs
The Center for Career and Professional Development helps students gain valuable job experience through internships year-round. We offer resources to help you find the right opportunity and can guide you through the process of earning academic credit for your internship. If you’re considering an internship or want to explore earning credit, be sure to connect with our Internship Coordinator before getting started!
Jobs – Anthropology & Archaeology
- Archaeologist (Project Reviewer & Database Support) at Pure Michigan/Michigan Economic Development Corporation September 18, 2025
- Historian (Project Reviewer) at Pure Michigan/Michigan Economic Development Corporation September 18, 2025
- Rapid Rehousing Coordinator at UC Davis & UC Davis Health September 16, 2025
- Senior Environmental Planner at Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District September 15, 2025
- Project Manager – Research, MEL, & Strategic Advisory (Ukrainian Nationals) at Voluntas Advisory ApS September 13, 2025
- Donor Relations Officer at The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina September 12, 2025
- Planner at St. Louis County Government September 12, 2025
- Case Manager (Human Services Case Manager/Multiple Positions/ Vietnamese and Spanish Bilingual Skills Encouraged) at Oregon Department of Human Services September 12, 2025
- Senior Auditor-Captives at South Carolina Department of Insurance September 12, 2025
- Captives Supervising Financial Analyst at South Carolina Department of Insurance September 12, 2025