Anthropologist
Anthropologists study the ways of life, languages, archaeological remains and physical characteristics of people in various parts of the world. Aspiring anthropologists must earn at least a master's degree. To teach in a college or university, a PhD is required. Anthropologists earned a median annual salary of $53,460 in 2009.Learn More About Becoming an Anthropologist
Archaeologist
Archaeologists recover and examine evidence including tools, cave paintings, the ruins of buildings and pottery in order to learn about earlier civilizations. To work as an archaeologist in most settings, one must first earn a master's degree. Those who want to teach in colleges and universities need a PhD to do so. Archaeologists earned a median annual salary of $53,460 in 2009.Learn More About Becoming an Archaeologist
Geographer
Geographers study the land, features, inhabitants and phenomena of a specific region or area of the earth. While a master's degree will suffice for most jobs, a PhD is required for geographers who want to teach in colleges or universities. Geographers earned a median annual salary of $71,470 in 2009.Learn More About Becoming a Geographer
Psychologist
Psychologists study the human mind and human behavior. To work as a clinical or counseling psychologist one must have either a PhD or a PsyD degree. School psychologists need a specialist degree in school psychology. Those earning a PhD must write a dissertation. Aspiring psychologists usually need to complete internships. All states require psychologists who deliver patient care to be licensed. Counseling and school psychologists earned a median annual salary of $66,040 in 2009 while industrial and organizational psychologists earned a median salary of $83,260.Learn More About Becoming a Psychologist
Survey Researcher
Survey researchers design or conduct surveys about people and their opinions. A bachelor's degree is required for most entry-level jobs and a master's degree is needed for more technical positions. Survey researchers earned a median annual salary of $35,380 in 2009.Learn More About Becoming a Survey Researcher
Urban and Regional Planner
Urban and regional planners, sometimes called city planners, help communities decide how to best use their land and resources with an eye toward future growth and revitalization. Employers usually prefer to hire urban and regional planners who have earned master's degrees. Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners can help with career advancement. Urban and regional planners earned a median annual salary of $61,820 in 2009.Learn More About Becoming an Urban or Regional Planner
Sources:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ and
Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET Online, on the Internet at http://online.onetcenter.org/ (visited February 9, 2011).
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| Comparing Careers | |||
| Minimum Education | License | Median Salary | |
| Archaeologist | Master's | none | $53,460 |
| Anthropologist | Master's | none | $53,460 |
| Geographer | Master's | none | $71,470 |
| Psychologist | PhD or PsyD | required to deliver patient care | $66,040 (counseling & school)/ $83,260 (industrial & organizational) |
| Survey Researcher | Bachelor's | none | $35,380 |
| Urban And Regional Planner | Master's | none | $61,820 |
