Anthropology at Ball State University
Muncie, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Ball State University graduates in anthropology earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ball 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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| 103 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $44,974 | $44,187 | #122 | $23,379 |
| 104 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $44,738 | $51,788 | #31 | $21,787 |
| 105 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA | $44,440 | $45,196 | #112 | $22,326 |
| 106 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $44,371 | $47,602 | #79 | $24,452 |
| 107 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $44,327 | $47,304 | #83 | $27,806 |
| 108 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $44,327 | $47,304 | #84 | $27,806 |
| 109 | Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH | $44,327 | $47,304 | #85 | $27,806 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ball State University anthropology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,452 one year after graduating and $44,371 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ball State University rank for anthropology?
Among 188 colleges reporting earnings for anthropology graduates, Ball State University ranks #106 by median pay four years after graduation, and #79 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is anthropology at Ball State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for anthropology ($46,676), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,250.
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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.