Archaeologist

Education required for this profession

If you are interested in a career in Archeology, you should consider starting with a bachelor's degree in archeology or anthropology. You can choose to study ancient or classical civilizations by enrolling for interdisciplinary programs that include courses in art, architecture, history, classics, theology and ancient and modern languages. You can also study historical periods, a line of study that involves combining history with courses in vernacular and historical architecture, material folklore and culture and archaeology. Most undergraduate courses are interdisciplinary, and students also learn ancient and modern languages such as Latin, Greek, French and German. A student also needs to take part in a field archaeological school and to learn how to perform basic laboratory studies. Archaeological field schools are mostly held during the summer and teach students how to properly record and excavate archaeological sites.

Relevant Degree/Diploma/Certificate

Bachelors Degree in Archeology

Quick Facts

The educational attainment of social scientists is among the highest of all occupations, with most positions requiring a master’s or Ph.D. degree. Overall employment is projected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations, but varies by specialty. Job seekers may face competition, and those with higher educational attainment will have the best prospects.

Salary

Archaeologists have median annual wage-and-salary earnings of $49,930; geographers, $62,990; historians, $48,520; political scientists, $90,140; and sociologists, $60,290.

Featured Universities Offering Degrees for this Profession

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Online Universities Offering Degrees for this Profession

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