Anthropology at University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
University of West Georgia graduates in anthropology earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of West Georgia 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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| 86 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $47,179 | $48,840 | #75 | $30,544 |
| 87 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $47,166 | $42,918 | #134 | $22,351 |
| 88 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $47,095 | $44,825 | #116 | $29,900 |
| 89 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $46,740 | $48,385 | #76 | $31,619 |
| 90 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $46,628 | $49,164 | #69 | — |
| 91 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $46,560 | $50,862 | #44 | $23,112 |
| 92 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PA | $46,328 | $47,116 | #92 | $25,742 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of West Georgia anthropology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,619 one year after graduating and $46,740 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of West Georgia rank for anthropology?
Among 188 colleges reporting earnings for anthropology graduates, University of West Georgia ranks #89 by median pay four years after graduation, and #76 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is anthropology at University of West Georgia worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for anthropology ($46,676), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,782.
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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.