Anthropology at Boise State University
Boise, ID · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Boise State University graduates in anthropology earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 69% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Boise State 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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| 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 | — |
| 179 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $34,505 | $35,081 | #182 | $21,213 |
| 180 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $34,102 | $35,871 | #178 | — |
Other Anthropology Credentials at Boise State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,781 | — | — |
Other Majors at Boise State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Boise State University anthropology graduates make?
Graduates earn $36,830 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Boise State University rank for anthropology?
Among 188 colleges reporting earnings for anthropology graduates, Boise State University ranks #177 by median pay four years after graduation, and #165 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is anthropology at Boise State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for anthropology ($46,676), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,475.
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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.