Field of Interest
Discover what it means to be human.
Curious about what it means to be human? Anthropology is the study of human kind. This broad discipline includes the study of cultures around the world, remains of past cultures, and the biology of humans and other primates, and is critical to examining and helping solve many of the global issues confronting us today.
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Want to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a university? Save money by starting at MCC in manageable, small classes taught by renowned faculty. Our transfer pathways with Arizona universities help you achieve two goals: completing an associate’s degree while also staying on track to earn a bachelor’s degree at your transfer destination. MCC’s university partnerships throughout the nation assure your seamless transition toward a four-year degree.
A list of available transfer degrees offered in the Anthropology program
| Name |
Type |
Title |
Courses |
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Associate in Arts |
AA |
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Anthropology |
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Career Opportunities
Successful completion of a degree within the Anthropology program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages*. Some occupations may require additional education or training. You can click on any occupation to view more detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Study the origin, development, and behavior of human beings. May study the way of life, language, or physical characteristics of people in various parts of the world. May engage in systematic recovery and examination of material evidence, such as tools or pottery remaining from past human cultures, in order to determine the history, customs, and living habits of earlier civilizations.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$29.20
Annual Median Wage
$60,742
Number of People Employed
275
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 2.5%
Apply principles and methods of bioinformatics to assist scientists in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. Apply bioinformatics tools to visualize, analyze, manipulate or interpret molecular data. May build and maintain databases for processing and analyzing genomic or other biological information.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$44.44
Annual Median Wage
$92,456
Number of People Employed
46
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 4.3%
Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$24.26
Annual Median Wage
$50,481
Number of People Employed
742
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 14.2%
Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$37.87
Annual Median Wage
$78,775
Number of People Employed
118
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 15.3%
Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$35.79
Annual Median Wage
$74,452
Number of People Employed
8,111
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 4.8%
Organize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an organization. May design and produce promotional materials. May also raise awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$31.61
Annual Median Wage
$65,758
Number of People Employed
1,424
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 10.1%
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$56.56
Annual Median Wage
$117,662
Number of People Employed
513
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 8.8%
Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$35.89
Annual Median Wage
$74,667
Annual Job Openings
1,462
Number of People Employed
15,564
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 5.8%
Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$25.02
Annual Median Wage
$52,043
Number of People Employed
1,931
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 0.3%
Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$33.26
Annual Median Wage
$69,196
Number of People Employed
159
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 10.7%
Teach courses in anthropology or archeology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$37.29
Annual Median Wage
$77,583
Annual Job Openings
2,443
Number of People Employed
23,583
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 11.3%
Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$37.29
Annual Median Wage
$77,583
Annual Job Openings
2,443
Number of People Employed
23,583
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 11.3%
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities designed to create or maintain a favorable public image or raise issue awareness for their organization or client.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$57.03
Annual Median Wage
$118,628
Number of People Employed
928
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 8.2%
Plan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$60.25
Annual Median Wage
$125,327
Number of People Employed
2,631
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 7.6%
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$36.84
Annual Median Wage
$76,637
Number of People Employed
2,287
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 12.3%
Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$30.95
Annual Median Wage
$64,392
Number of People Employed
628
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 7.0%
Write technical materials, such as equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$40.11
Annual Median Wage
$83,434
Number of People Employed
532
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 4.5%
Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$52.78
Annual Median Wage
$109,800
Number of People Employed
902
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 6.7%
* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer
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