Anthropology Degree

The anthropology program at Mission College prepares students for careers as a contract archaeologist, corporate analyst, corporate anthropologist, editor, educational planner, forensic specialist, government analyst, medical researcher, museum curator, park ranger, or social worker. The program focuses on the study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates and their cultural behavior and institutions. Program courses include: biological/physical anthropology, anthropological linguistics, ethnography, ethnology, ethnohistory, socio-cultural anthropology, psychological anthropology, research methods, forensic pathology, museum studies, and international affairs. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer anthropology degrees.

Learn more by requesting information now!

Mission College

One Barnard Drive, Oceanside, CA

Mission College is located in Santa Clara and is located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Upon graduation students can transfer to a four year college in California or anywhere in the United States. Courses are also available that will prepare one immediately for a career in their field. Tuition is only $46 per unit for California residents.

Degree programs are offered in accounting, business, art, global studies, liberal arts, mathematics, psychology, and social science. Many certificate programs are available as well.

College life is more than classes. Mission College provides many different ways to improve your experience. While on campus, you can take part in student government, attend concerts, meet new people, and study in a beautiful area.

Earning a degree is more accessible to working individuals than ever. The college offers many different courses online that will allow one to complete a degree or transfer to the University of California. Registering for an online course is easy. Online courses are high-tech and allow students to interact with instructors and classmates.

Student clubs allow one to pursue his or her interests and make new friends. On campus clubs include the Asian American Pacific Islander Club, Associated Student Government, Circle K Club, Fire Tech Student Association, French Club, Latino Student Union, MC Dance Club, and Robotic Sciences Association.

Mission College can easily be accessed by public transportation. Access is available via Highways 101, 880, 237 and to the San Jose Mineta International Airport. The college is fully accredited and offers great value for the money.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Anthropologists

Description

Research, evaluate, and establish public policy concerning the origins of humans; their physical, social, linguistic, and cultural development; and their behavior, as well as the cultures, organizations, and institutions they have created.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, anthropologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $65700

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).