Anthropology students are well-prepared for careers in museums, international business, resource management, user-experience (UX) research, community outreach, environmental concerns, non-profits, teaching, educational administration, public service, archaeology, and any professions that require understanding human behavior.
Anthropology Alumni
- Employed: 37.5%
- Furthering education: 25%
- Full-time service: 0%
- Military: 0%
- Seeking employment: 25%
- Not Seeking employment: 12.5%
First Job Offer
- Before graduating: 0%
- Within 3 months: 100%
- 4-6 months: 0%
- More than 6 months: 0%
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Anthropology Internships
Internship Class
An apprenticeship to be undertaken within the San Diego anthropological community (that is, San Diego Museum of Man, the San Diego Archaeological Center, the Office of the San Diego County Archaeologist, CALTRANS, Mingei International Museum, etc.). The apprenticeship will be developed by the student, his or her mentor, and the Department of Anthropology. Prereq: consent of department chair. Every semester.
Additional Internships
You can also learn more about other internship opportunities on the Career Development Center website.
Pre-Health Advising
Students from any major can pursue a career in the health sciences. To assist students in preparing for health professional schools, the College of Arts and Sciences offers a Pre-Health Advising Office for students regardless of their major.
The Pre-Health Advising Office can help you understand the professional school application process and work with you to design a course of study to prepare you for your chosen health career path.