Anthropology at American University
Washington, DC · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
American University graduates in anthropology earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How American University 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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| 45 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $53,125 | $49,682 | #54 | $21,930 |
| 46 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $53,042 | $55,927 | #19 | $24,079 |
| 47 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $53,038 | $46,547 | #96 | $33,837 |
| 48 | American University Washington, DC | $53,036 | $46,473 | #97 | — |
| 49 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $52,315 | $47,603 | #78 | $23,152 |
| 50 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $52,227 | $53,100 | #28 | $28,202 |
| 51 | California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA | $51,951 | $47,272 | #89 | $26,502 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do American University anthropology graduates make?
Graduates earn $53,036 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does American University rank for anthropology?
Among 188 colleges reporting earnings for anthropology graduates, American University ranks #48 by median pay four years after graduation, and #97 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is anthropology at American University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for anthropology ($46,676).
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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.