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1.16: Careers in Archaeology

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    What are the three main sectors for careers in archaeology?

    What types of archaeological careers can you obtain with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology?

    What types of archaeological careers can you obtain with a master’s degree in anthropology?

    Finally, what type of archaeological careers can you obtain with a Ph.D. in anthropology?

    Are you thinking about pursuing archaeology or anthropology as a career? If so, in which sector would you like to work? Will you need a graduate degree to obtain your desired career?

    Conduct an online search for archaeology jobs. Name 5 jobs that are currently listed for archaeologists with their respective hourly pay rates. If the job description does not include a pay rate, research the average pay rate for this career.

    Job Title/ Description Pay Rate (hourly)


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