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Anthropology And Archeology Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Anthropology And Archeology but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Anthropology And Archeology but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.

This table highlights key outcomes for Anthropology And Archeology majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Anthropology And Archeology majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Anthropology And Archeology majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 59,300 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 38,600 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 43,500 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Retail Salespersons | 26,300 |
| 2 | Customer Service Representatives | 32,200 |
| 2 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 37,400 |
| 2 | Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists | 64,700 |
| 2 | Social Scientists, nec | 41,600 |
| 2 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 90,600 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Anthropology And Archeology majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Anthropology And Archeology majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 97,700 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 65,100 |
| 3 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 60,000 |
| 2 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 97,700 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 52,200 |
| 2 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 117,000 |
| 2 | Retail Salespersons | 16,200 |
| 2 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 129,000 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 119,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Anthropology And Archeology majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Anthropology And Archeology majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Postsecondary Teachers | 97,200 |
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 117,000 |
| 6 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 73,700 |
| 5 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 172,000 |
| 5 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 5 | Physicians and Surgeons | 263,000 |
| 4 | Social Scientists, nec | 77,100 |
| 3 | Education Administrators | 122,000 |
| 3 | Secondary School Teachers | 75,600 |
| 2 | Management Analysts | 108,000 |

Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Anthropology And Archeology majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Anthropology And Archeology majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Colleges and universities | 51,900 |
| 7 | Elementary and secondary schools | 55,300 |
| 5 | Hospitals | 67,900 |
| 4 | Eating and drinking places | 29,800 |
| 3 | Health services, n.e.c. | 42,800 |
| 3 | Membership organizations, n.e.c. | 55,100 |
| 3 | Legal services | 66,800 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 73,700 |
| 3 | Computer and data processing services | 73,700 |
| 3 | Museums, art galleries, and zoos | 42,800 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Anthropology And Archeology majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Anthropology And Archeology majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Colleges and universities | 88,700 |
| 9 | Elementary and secondary schools | 73,300 |
| 7 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 91,900 |
| 3 | Hospitals | 110,000 |
| 3 | Computer and data processing services | 137,000 |
| 3 | Health services, n.e.c. | 79,400 |
| 3 | Legal services | 113,000 |
| 2 | Museums, art galleries, and zoos | 64,900 |
| 2 | All construction | 61,100 |
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