Anthropology at Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Western Kentucky University graduates in anthropology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Western Kentucky 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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| 156 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $40,550 | $44,294 | #121 | $30,011 |
| 157 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $40,510 | $37,314 | #170 | $30,380 |
| 158 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $40,417 | $36,777 | #172 | $25,354 |
| 159 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $40,415 | $45,762 | #103 | $19,495 |
| 160 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $40,397 | $43,314 | #131 | $22,687 |
| 161 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $40,306 | $41,725 | #147 | $21,157 |
| 162 | SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY | $40,048 | $38,117 | #166 | $18,085 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Kentucky University anthropology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,495 one year after graduating and $40,415 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Kentucky University rank for anthropology?
Among 188 colleges reporting earnings for anthropology graduates, Western Kentucky University ranks #159 by median pay four years after graduation, and #103 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is anthropology at Western Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less 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.