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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 29 May 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 45
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Research or study the origins and physical, social, and cultural development and behavior of humans and the cultures and organizations they have created.
Forensic anthropologists assist in locating and analyzing skeletal and other human remains for legal cases. Using physical anthropology techniques, forensic anthropologists are able to identify characteristics such as age and sex from a skeleton. They may also help in identifying trauma caused to a skeleton and other information that is vital to criminal cases. Forensic anthropologists often work closely with homicide investigators, forensic pathologists and others. The field of forensics may have been popularized by TV shows like "CSI," but anyone seriously considering this career should keep in mind that a significant amount of education and training is required just to get started. Beyond completing an undergraduate degree, forensic anthropologists generally need to earn a master's or doctorate degree in physical or biological anthropology. It goes without saying that anyone entering this field should also have a strong stomach - working with human remains is not for everyone. Those who are working in the field may be employed in academic settings, medical examiner's offices, military and other settings. According to PayScale's data, the Salary of Forensic Anthropology jobs can range from around $40,000 to over $100,000 depending on years of experience as well as other factors. To see what the salary of a forensic anthropologist is like in different settings, take a look at the chart showing median Forensic Anthropologist Salary by Industry.
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