Career fit quiz

Is Anthropology Professor the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the anthropology professor career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the anthropology professor job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I’m fascinated by cultures
Statement 2 of 8I want to do fieldwork
Statement 3 of 8I enjoy teaching
Statement 4 of 8I like writing
Statement 5 of 8I respect different ways of life
Statement 6 of 8I’m willing to earn a doctorate
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 6–8 years after a bachelor’s training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $99,650 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary, teach courses in anthropology and archeology at colleges and universities, and conduct research.

  • Teach anthropology courses
  • Lead field schools
  • Conduct fieldwork
  • Analyze artifacts or interviews
  • Mentor students

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