Transfer & Career Opportunities
Transfer Information
The Associate in Arts for Anthropology for Transfer (AA-T) degree is suited for students who will complete their education at Feather River College and then transfer to a four year institution to complete their bachelor’s degree. Successful completion of the transfer degree in Anthropology
guarantees the student acceptance to a California State University (but does not guarantee acceptance to a particular campus or major) to pursue a baccalaureate degree, in preparation for a career in the field of anthropology.
- Transfer to a University of California campus
- Transfer to a California State University campus
- A Degree with a Guarantee
- Anthropology at CSU Chico
To earn an AA-T or AS-T degree from Feather River College, complete the following requirements:
- Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable units.
- Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA.
- Complete a minimum of 18 semester units in an "AA-T" or "AS-T" major as detailed in the catalog or addenda. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C or better.
- Certified completion of the CSU General Education-Breadth or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU).
Career & Income Information
Linguistic Anthropologists may work in the areas of intercultural communication, language revitalization, and literacy programs. An emphasis in Archaeology lends itself to work in one of many Federal and State agencies and private cultural resource management firms. Biological and Medical Anthropologists work in the growing sector of health related occupations and research. Consultants are employed in historical and ethnographic research, forensic work, archaeological survey and excavation, museums and teaching.
Where can I work?
Research Companies
Consulting Firms
Colleges & Universities
Architectural Organizations
Social Services Agencies
Non-Profit Organizations
Community Programs
Museums
Law Enforcement Agencies
Legal Field
Medical Field Marketing & Business Firms
What can I do with an associate degree in anthropology?
| Position Title | CA Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Caseworker | $51,470 |
| Social Service Assistant | $40,450 |
| Residential Advisor | $31,100 |
| Fundraising Assistant | $56,760 |
| Program Assistant | $66,580 |
| Museum Technician | $44,980 |
| Tour Guide | $30,170 |
| Travel Agent | $40,420 |
What can I do with higher education and additional training?
| Position Title | CA Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Anthropologist | $62,220 |
| Archaeologist | $62,220 |
| University Professor | $107,200 |
| Research Assistant | $51,500 |
| Compliance Officer | $80,830 |
| Urban Planner | $85,410 |
| Curator | $64,610 |
| Fundraiser | $59,950 |
| Grant Writer | $59,950 |
| Urban Design Consultant | $85,410 |
| Resource Management | $138,190 |
| Regulatory Affairs Manager | $125,700 |
For more information about careers, education and training requirements, salary data, and job outlooks visit www.onetonline.org and www.bls.gov.
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