Anthropology at Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Oakland University graduates in anthropology earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Oakland 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 |
| … | |||||
| 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 |
| 93 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $46,328 | $47,116 | #93 | $25,742 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oakland University anthropology graduates make?
Graduates earn $46,628 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oakland University rank for anthropology?
Among 188 colleges reporting earnings for anthropology graduates, Oakland University ranks #90 by median pay four years after graduation, and #69 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is anthropology at Oakland University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% 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.