Study the origin, development, and behavior of human beings. May study the way of life, language, or physical characteristics of people in various parts of the world. May engage in systematic recovery and examination of material evidence, such as tools or pottery remaining from past human cultures, in order to determine the history, customs, and living habits of earlier civilizations. 

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Employment Outlook	Growth Rate 2.2% Openings Per Year 32
Wages	Median Hourly $37 per hour Average Annual $76,770 per year
Education Needed	Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Education Available in Washington	Anthropology, General Anthropology, Other Cultural Anthropology Human Biology Sociology and Anthropology
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