Anthropology at University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 90 graduates a year
University of California-Riverside graduates in anthropology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Riverside 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 |
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| 95 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $45,920 | $46,191 | #100 | $27,775 |
| 96 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $45,890 | $49,246 | #66 | $29,518 |
| 97 | Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | $45,833 | $42,863 | #135 | $25,891 |
| 98 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $45,821 | $41,694 | #148 | $26,178 |
| 99 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $45,809 | $49,160 | #70 | $28,262 |
| 100 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $45,664 | $46,427 | #98 | $28,160 |
| 101 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $45,184 | $45,450 | #108 | $32,573 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Riverside anthropology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,178 one year after graduating and $45,821 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Riverside rank for anthropology?
Among 188 colleges reporting earnings for anthropology graduates, University of California-Riverside ranks #98 by median pay four years after graduation, and #148 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is anthropology at University of California-Riverside worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for anthropology ($46,676), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,250.
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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.