An undergraduate degree in archaeology is preparation for continued study or professional development in almost any field. If you are interested in a career in archaeology itself, either in research, higher education, museum work, or cultural resource management, you will need an advanced degree. The broad range of studies you will cover as an undergraduate represents excellent preparation for a career in law, business, medicine, education, or most other professions. Archaeology fascinates almost everyone, but only a few individuals are trained in it. Archaeologists attract considerable interest from employers in areas like publishing, government service, management, and foreign service who are looking for diversity in skills and breadth of knowledge in their employees. Your strength will lie in your broad training in the liberal arts (from the Boston University Archaeology Department’s website, www.bu.edu/archaeology/undergrad/program.htm).
- Aptitude for basic scientific and mathematical problem solving.
- Analytical skills, oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to gather, organize and examine data and artifacts.
- Ability to summarize results.
- Willingness to travel.
- Keen eye for detail.
This guide contains only a partial list of career fields and related occupations in Archaeology. In addition to the skills and knowledge gained through your college course work, you may also need to acquire career related work experience, additional work related skills and/or additional education.
Archaeologist
Archivist
Art Conservator
College Professor
Cultural Resource Manager
Excavationist
Exhibit Assistant
Field Technician
Forensic Technician
Historian |
Historic Preservation Officer
Historical Society Director
K-12 Teacher
Laboratory Assistant
Laboratory Technician
Lawyer
Librarian
Medical Examiner
Non-Profit Administrator |
Museum Curator
Museum Educator
Museum Technician
Park Ranger
Politician
Program Assistant
Public Education & Outreach Coordinator
Research Associate
Surveyor |
In order to research the various occupations, you may want to do any of the following:
- Speak with a Career Counselor.
- Read the books available in the Career Resource Library.
- Talk with individuals working in the field.
- Contact related professional associations.
- Obtain an internship in a field of interest.
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