Archeology

CIP 45.0301 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

12 total including inactive

States

Across 3 states

Graduates (2024)

Total completions

Archeology is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 3 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Arizona and Minnesota.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$64,910

Anthropologists and Archeologists

Job Growth

+3.7%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$1,403

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 moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 16 (37.2%)

Female: 27 (62.8%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 39 (90.7%)

Associate: 4 (9.3%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Social

Investigative

Realistic

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

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

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

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

💡 Interests

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

● Building things

● Working with hands

⭐ Work Values

♦ Writing

♦ Speaking

♦ Active Listening

♦ Monitoring

♦ Helping others

♦ Knowledge

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

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

Are you comfortable working mixed with moderate 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.