Career Outlook

The DC area is one of the highest paying regions in America for anthropologists, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2018).

Top employers for undergraduates from AU's Department of Anthropology

  • American Museum of Natural History
  • Federal Defenders of New York
  • Prince George's County Public Schools
  • National Gallery of Art
  • National Museum of Natural History
  • Smithsonian Institution


See more about AU anthropology alumni career information.

Declare Major or Minor

Visit the Anthropology docs page to find

  • Honors Program
  • Internship Guidelines
  • Major Requirements
  • Minor Requirements