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About Archeology

A program that focuses on the systematic study of extinct societies, and the past of living societies, via the excavation, analysis and interpretation of their artifactual, human, and associated remains. Includes instruction in archeological theory, field methods, dating methods, conservation and museum studies, cultural and physical evolution, and the study of specific selected past cultures.

For all the 244 degrees awarded in Archeology per year, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Out of the 4 students earning degrees at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level in the US, 75% percent identify as men and 25% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the country study Archeology, Texas has the most graduates. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Archeology is $44,181.

Popularity of Archeology Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Archeology degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

For Archeology majors, some of the most in demand careers include Managers, All Other, Anthropologists and Archeologists and Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary. Not only that, Archeology graduates may land a high-paying job, such as Managers, All Other or Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Archeology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Archeology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
4
Female Students
1 (25%)
Male Students
3 (75%)
White (3, 75%)
Two or more races (1, 25%)
Asian (0, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Hispanic or Latino (0, <1%)
Black or African American (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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