Career Paths
Where an Anthropology Degree Can Take You
With a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from UNC Asheville, you can pursue a wide range of careers that require cultural insight, critical thinking, and strong communication skills. Our interdisciplinary curriculum, paired with faculty mentorship and hands-on experiences like fieldwork and community engagement, prepares students to thrive in social research, nonprofit leadership, cultural preservation, public service, and graduate study in anthropology or related fields.
Median annual wage
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job openings are projected each year, on average
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faster growth than the average of all occupations from 2023 to 2033
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Preparing you for success:
These are just some of the careers you can choose to pursue with an Anthropology Degree.
I live in a small rural town in southern Ecuador, and every day my experiences in my anthropology classes help guide me towards being a respectful outsider in a closed community. I have learned to become comfortable being uncomfortable. I'm so happy to say my classes at UNCA thoroughly prepared me.
Career Preparation
Career Preparation
The anthropology major at UNC Asheville offers a comprehensive exploration of human societies, cultures, and biological diversity across time. Through coursework in cultural anthropology, archaeology, biological anthropology, and linguistic anthropology, students gain analytical, research, and cross-cultural communication skills. Alongside their academic experience, students benefit from the support of UNC Asheville’s Career Center, which guides students in securing internships, exploring career options, and preparing for graduate study. Graduates are well-equipped for roles in cultural resource management, museum and archival work, public health, international development, forensic analysis, and beyond.
Ready for What's Next?
Earn a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of North Carolina Asheville and prepare for a successful career in curatorial, nonprofit, or community work.