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Archaeology

Associate in Arts



Program Details

This specialized program in Archaeology is not intended to be used as a license for independent unsupervised archaeological research. Rather it is designed to introduce students to archaeological research, and provide opportunities to actively participate in supervised archaeological survey, excavation, and artifact analysis.The major requirements optimize preparation for upper-division coursework for advanced degrees in Archaeology offered by four-year institutions. In addition, earning this degree suggests an achievement of technical skills that may be helpful in seeking immediate employment with a local archaeological firm, or obtaining a position on an archaeological project either within or outside the United States.

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Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site ManagersBachelor's degreeRising136,550
Compliance ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Loss Prevention ManagersBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising136,550
Managers, All Other- n/a- n/a136,550
Regulatory Affairs ManagersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy Development ManagersBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising136,550
Wind Energy Operations ManagersAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising136,550
Geothermal Production ManagersSome college, Certificate after high schoolStable121,440
Hydroelectric Production ManagersCertificate after high school, Associate's degreeStable121,440
Energy EngineersBachelor's degree, Certificate after collegeStable117,750
Solar Energy Systems EngineersBachelor's degree, Certificate after high schoolStable117,750
Wind Energy EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeStable117,750
Clinical Data ManagersBachelor's degreeRising112,590
Financial Risk Specialists- n/aRising106,000
Security Managers- n/aStable104,690
Environmental EngineersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising104,170
SociologistsDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising101,690
Management AnalystsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising101,190
GeoscientistsMaster's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising99,240
GeographersBachelor's degree, Doctoral degreeStable97,200
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable95,770
Geography Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degreeStable86,730
Area, Ethnic, & Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable84,290
Sociology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Master's degreeStable82,540
Security Management Specialists- n/aRising81,270
Environmental Restoration PlannersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising80,060
Environmental Scientists & Specialists, Including HealthBachelor's degree, High school diploma/GEDRising80,060
Compliance Officers- n/aStable78,420
Environmental Compliance InspectorsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeStable78,420
Regulatory Affairs SpecialistsBachelor's degreeStable78,420
Historians- n/aRising74,050
Conservation ScientistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising67,950
Park NaturalistsBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising67,950
Anthropologists and ArcheologistsDoctoral degree, Master's degreeRising64,910
Wind Turbine Service TechniciansCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDRising62,580
Environmental Science & Protection Technicians, Including HealthBachelor's degree, Associate's degreeRising49,490
Travel AgentsAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable48,450
Reservation & Transportation Ticket Agents & Travel ClerksHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeStable41,460
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, & Ticket TakersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDStable31,150
Tour Guides and EscortsAssociate's degree, Bachelor's degreeRising
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