Anthropology

Overview

Become an expert in your chosen subdiscipline through hands-on research within the Albany region, the greater U.S. and abroad. You will be prepared for careers in areas like academia at the university level or research in industry and government through the doctoral program in Anthropology at the University at Albany.

Career Outcomes

In addition to anthropologists and archaeologists who conduct research in the field all over the globe, you may go on to work in government, non-profit organizations, educational institutions and corporate environments.

In the private sector, you may work with business leaders to conduct market research and identify new ways to engage with consumers. Organizations wishing to better meet the needs of their customers may seek out your help for insights that cannot be derived from statistical analysis alone.

You can also work with law enforcement, national defense stakeholders, charity organizations, environmental protection organizations and human rights groups.

With a PhD in Anthropology, potential job titles include:

• Archeologist
• Market researcher
• User experience analyst
• Museum curator
• Public relations officer
• Human resources representative
• Forensics investigator
• Humanitarian leader