Anthropology at University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 66 graduates a year
University of Colorado Boulder graduates in anthropology earn 18% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Colorado Boulder 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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| 25 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $55,868 | $49,034 | #73 | $46,302 |
| 26 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $55,624 | $59,674 | #10 | $28,587 |
| 27 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $55,399 | $62,200 | #8 | $27,704 |
| 28 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $55,217 | $51,639 | #34 | $36,822 |
| 29 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $54,907 | $49,434 | #57 | $33,758 |
| 30 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $54,907 | $49,434 | #58 | $33,758 |
| 31 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $54,907 | $49,434 | #59 | $33,758 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Colorado Boulder anthropology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,822 one year after graduating and $55,217 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Colorado Boulder rank for anthropology?
Among 188 colleges reporting earnings for anthropology graduates, University of Colorado Boulder ranks #28 by median pay four years after graduation, and #34 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is anthropology at University of Colorado Boulder worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% more than the national median for anthropology ($46,676), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,583.
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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.