This morning it came to my attention that I have never seen an archeologist in the flesh. I wonder if they even exist. There aren't any archeologists in my family. My friends don't know any archeologists. I've never crossed paths with one. I feel I have better odds of meeting a martian than a an archeologists. Why are archeologists in hiding?
@@jazzyfir Sure! It wouldn't count towards the major in college, but it gives you a great appreciation of ancient cultures, especially if the art history class spends a lot of time on the old stuff.
@@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology thanks so much!! I just thought it might give me a little experience that would be helpful if I did decide to go to college for archeology!
I'm currently 16 and want to get onto archeology especially in the ancient Mediterranean, do you think there will still be jobs in the academic world by the time I graduate university?
Of course! It's just that there aren't that many, and you have to go into the academic world with that knowledge. The more you focus and are clear on the possible jobs out there, the more successful you will be.
I have two questions: for the archaeologist professor jobs typically which would a masters degree suffice or would you have to achieve the doctorate? For the Parks Archaeologist, does the job have a specific job title or is it just a national/state park archaeologists?
You are almost always better off in the professor world if you have a PhD (most professor jobs require it). If you want to be a professor, think PhD. For Parks archaeology, there are different job titles and ranks, and National/State are two different bureaucratic entities. I would tend to recommend a Master's degree for that world.
It varies a lot. In local archaeology, a starting salary would be around $20 an hour (but would go up over time). For a college professor, you would start at around 60 grand a year (again, these numbers vary a lot depending on which state you live in, etc).
Sure! I don't know what archaeological chemistry would exactly entail (I'm guessing like working in a carbon 14 lab?) but it sounds like an excellent plan. Make sure to take intro to archaeology and some other basic anthro courses (like cultural anthro) along the way. You can always call a C14 lab and ask them what they like to see in an employee (explain your situation - I think they would be really happy to talk!).
Yes. Archaeology is a very regulated discipline (as it should be). You can always volunteer for an archaeology field school in the area (you will have to pay for it). That is often a great entry into the field.
No. The marine archaeology world is much worse! For me, I tend to think of underwater archaeology as something you can do when the situation presents itself - it is very difficult to be a "full time" marine archaeologist. There are exceptions to this rule, but it's rare.
@@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology Thank you for the reply! Would you say then that a grad program specifically focused on nautical archaeology might not be worth it compared to, say, a standard terrestrial archaeology grad degree?
I choose arts stream sir but my parents are not letting me join archaeology saying they don't pay well and all . But it's my passion can I succeed in it please guide me
Take an intro to archaeology class. That will fulfill your social sciences credit that is needed no matter what you do. Once you do that, you can always continue to take more anthropology/archaeology classes and see if it truly is your passion. If it is, go for it! You have one life.
If I get a job in archeology I want to be the small percentage of the archeology and anthropology community the questions everything I do because it goes against everything we've been taught since kindergarten
Tough question - I'm sure it would be possible, but would require advanced degrees (like MA's and/or PhD's) unless all you would like to do is be a part of a field school. You may want to learn about the archaeology of India first, and then add other interests as you come across them - India has some pretty great stuff!
Biggest downside for CRM is eventually... what you worked on will be obliterated by a new freeway...
Not true! It could also be obliterated by a housing development...
I'm a Respiratory therapist now and am looking to start following my true interests and desires. I may have to explore this field!
Do it! Nothing to lose.
This is great info, thanks!
You're welcome!
This morning it came to my attention that I have never seen an archeologist in the flesh. I wonder if they even exist. There aren't any archeologists in my family. My friends don't know any archeologists. I've never crossed paths with one. I feel I have better odds of meeting a martian than a an archeologists. Why are archeologists in hiding?
We fear reprisals from all the art historians who we have made fun of over the years.
@@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology 🤣😂
@@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology would art history in high school be a good class to take to prepare for archeology in college though?
@@jazzyfir Sure! It wouldn't count towards the major in college, but it gives you a great appreciation of ancient cultures, especially if the art history class spends a lot of time on the old stuff.
@@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology thanks so much!! I just thought it might give me a little experience that would be helpful if I did decide to go to college for archeology!
I'm currently 16 and want to get onto archeology especially in the ancient Mediterranean, do you think there will still be jobs in the academic world by the time I graduate university?
Of course! It's just that there aren't that many, and you have to go into the academic world with that knowledge. The more you focus and are clear on the possible jobs out there, the more successful you will be.
I have two questions: for the archaeologist professor jobs typically which would a masters degree suffice or would you have to achieve the doctorate? For the Parks Archaeologist, does the job have a specific job title or is it just a national/state park archaeologists?
You are almost always better off in the professor world if you have a PhD (most professor jobs require it). If you want to be a professor, think PhD. For Parks archaeology, there are different job titles and ranks, and National/State are two different bureaucratic entities. I would tend to recommend a Master's degree for that world.
I just wanted to be Indiana Jones. Who doesn’t want to uncover ancient artifacts while punching a Nazi in the face?
I make the grad students do the punching while I sleep in my tent.
Your intro is awesome
Thanks!
I absolutely love your intro! Whats the pay rate like for Us archaeologist?
It varies a lot. In local archaeology, a starting salary would be around $20 an hour (but would go up over time). For a college professor, you would start at around 60 grand a year (again, these numbers vary a lot depending on which state you live in, etc).
I'm 17 and looking at going to university for biochemistry and then going into archaeological chemistry from there, do you think that's a good plan?
Sure! I don't know what archaeological chemistry would exactly entail (I'm guessing like working in a carbon 14 lab?) but it sounds like an excellent plan. Make sure to take intro to archaeology and some other basic anthro courses (like cultural anthro) along the way. You can always call a C14 lab and ask them what they like to see in an employee (explain your situation - I think they would be really happy to talk!).
So if I wanted to work in the Yucatan on Mayan ruins, would I have to enter that academic world?
Yes. Archaeology is a very regulated discipline (as it should be). You can always volunteer for an archaeology field school in the area (you will have to pay for it). That is often a great entry into the field.
Do you know how hard it is for adjuncts to get funding for projects in anthropology?
I’m going with “pretty frikin’ hard.”
Would you say these percentages are the same in the nautical/maritime archaeology world?
No. The marine archaeology world is much worse! For me, I tend to think of underwater archaeology as something you can do when the situation presents itself - it is very difficult to be a "full time" marine archaeologist. There are exceptions to this rule, but it's rare.
@@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology Thank you for the reply! Would you say then that a grad program specifically focused on nautical archaeology might not be worth it compared to, say, a standard terrestrial archaeology grad degree?
@@Haanschoten I think standard terrestrial would be much better unless you live and breathe scuba diving and shipwrecks.
I choose arts stream sir but my parents are not letting me join archaeology saying they don't pay well and all . But it's my passion can I succeed in it please guide me
Take an intro to archaeology class. That will fulfill your social sciences credit that is needed no matter what you do. Once you do that, you can always continue to take more anthropology/archaeology classes and see if it truly is your passion. If it is, go for it! You have one life.
@@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology thanks you sir for your guidance
Did you ever do a video on what you said at 4:49
Not yet! It’s on the short list.
If I get a job in archeology I want to be the small percentage of the archeology and anthropology community the questions everything I do because it goes against everything we've been taught since kindergarten
I'd love to say that I understand what you mean, but I don't understand what you mean.
How about Egyptology... Is there any chances left to get a job...can i lived there in Egypt
Hai i am from india.I want to know that is it possible for me to get job outside india in the archeology fields.if so How could that possible
Tough question - I'm sure it would be possible, but would require advanced degrees (like MA's and/or PhD's) unless all you would like to do is be a part of a field school. You may want to learn about the archaeology of India first, and then add other interests as you come across them - India has some pretty great stuff!
how can i study and become a maritime archaeologist in which subjects should i do my masters?
Watch my other videos on “college talks” and “how I became an underwater archaeologist.” Welcome!
@@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology okay sir