Anthropology, General

CIP 45.0201 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

106 total including inactive

States

Across 10 states

Graduates (2024)

740

Total completions

Anthropology, General is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 10 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Arizona and Idaho.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$64,910

Anthropologists and Archeologists

Job Growth

+3.7%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$1,288

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Anthropologists and Archeologists. In-state tuition ranges from $1,104 to $7,020, and the work is primarily mixed with light physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 244 (33.0%)

Female: 496 (67.0%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 735 (99.3%)

Certificate: 5 (0.7%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Investigative

Social

Realistic

research, analysis, and problem-solving; helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Conducting research
Solving complex problems
Helping others
Teaching
Building things
Working with hands

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

💡 Interests

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Building things

● Working with hands

⭐ Work Values

♦ Writing

♦ Speaking

♦ Active Listening

♦ Monitoring

♦ Helping others

♦ Knowledge

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy research, analysis, and problem-solving; helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment?

Are you comfortable working mixed with light physical demands?

Do you enjoy collaborating with team members?

Do you value writing?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who prefer working independently

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.