Tennessee · Archeology

Best Archeology institutions in Tennessee, ranked by earnings

The Archeology program focuses on the study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture. Students will explore artifacts, architecture, and cultural landscapes to gain insights into past societies. This program…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 45.03
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
4
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$24,309
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
60%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Anthropologists and Archeologists
$55,730
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering Archeology in Tennessee

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Lipscomb University
Nashville Private not-for-profit
272%$24,309
2Southern Adventist University
Collegedale Private not-for-profit
249%$24,187

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Anthropologists and Archeologists (SOC 19-3091).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.7%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$64,910
typically Master's degree

Top skills

WritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionActive Learning

What Anthropologists and Archeologists earn in Tennessee

Jobs in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$55,730
median $51,460
Best-paying metro
$57,130
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Related careers

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$55,730

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Archeology programs in Tennessee.

How much do Anthropologists and Archeologists earn in Tennessee?+

The average annual wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in Tennessee is $55,730 (median $51,460). Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Archeology program?+

The Archeology program focuses on the study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture. Students will explore artifacts, architecture, and cultural landscapes to gain insights into past societies. This program…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop writing, speaking, critical thinking, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Anthropologists and Archeologists?+

The national job outlook is about +3.7% growth with around 800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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