What jobs does an associates degree in anthropology prepare you for?

Getting an associates in Anthropology should take 2 years, the same as any associates degree. However, because you will not select an area to focus on (Linguistics, Cultural Anthropology, Physical Anthropology or Archaeology) until you begin work on your bachelors degree, an associates degree will probably not be particularly useful in obtaining a job in the field.

== You would be able to get certified to work on archaeological digs as a field archaeologist (aka shovel bum), but it would generally be better to get the degree and a Masters if you want to work in analyzing what is found or in research. The Army also hires anthropologists.