Anthropology at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona graduates in anthropology earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Compares for Anthropology
All 188 colleges reporting anthropology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $83,493 | $79,468 | #3 | — |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $81,120 | $87,053 | #1 | $43,924 |
| 3 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $78,768 | $81,541 | #2 | $36,700 |
| 4 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $71,018 | $76,146 | #4 | $34,489 |
| 5 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $70,846 | $65,256 | #6 | $40,071 |
| 6 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,562 | $63,353 | #7 | $40,384 |
| 7 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $65,172 | $57,108 | #16 | $22,614 |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $64,359 | $58,562 | #12 | $28,661 |
| 9 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $62,674 | $57,029 | #17 | $31,744 |
| 10 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $61,300 | $55,779 | #20 | $28,314 |
| … | |||||
| 172 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $38,051 | $36,063 | #176 | $27,831 |
| 173 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $37,581 | $34,194 | #183 | — |
| 174 | Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | $37,501 | $36,844 | #171 | — |
| 175 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $37,443 | $34,071 | #184 | $27,750 |
| 176 | Weber State University Ogden, UT | $37,287 | $35,339 | #181 | $30,139 |
| 177 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $36,830 | $39,164 | #165 | — |
| 178 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $35,701 | $40,524 | #158 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State Polytechnic University-Pomona anthropology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,750 one year after graduating and $37,443 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona rank for anthropology?
Among 188 colleges reporting earnings for anthropology graduates, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona ranks #175 by median pay four years after graduation, and #184 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is anthropology at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for anthropology ($46,676), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.