Anthropology at Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 92 graduates a year
Washington University in St Louis graduates in anthropology earn 52% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washington University in St Louis 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 |
Other Majors at Washington University in St Louis by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $185,551 | $102,814 | #2 of 452 |
| Computer Science | $177,066 | $110,302 | #19 of 349 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $162,355 | $106,701 | #1 of 84 |
| Systems Engineering | $119,297 | $83,874 | #5 of 11 |
| Chemical Engineering | $107,843 | $69,801 | #21 of 158 |
| Economics | $102,439 | $66,325 | #60 of 368 |
| Marketing | $100,489 | $70,819 | #7 of 516 |
| Mathematics | $98,497 | $79,799 | #30 of 309 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $95,965 | $72,057 | #76 of 318 |
| Psychology | $91,787 | — | #2 of 1027 |
| Political Science and Government | $90,778 | — | #15 of 565 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $75,261 | $37,377 | #10 of 82 |
| Biology | $68,359 | $24,925 | #122 of 841 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $67,771 | $33,615 | #29 of 299 |
| Cognitive Science | $67,212 | $30,996 | #16 of 19 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $66,498 | $38,854 | #20 of 87 |
| Area Studies | — | $30,716 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $16,635 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington University in St Louis anthropology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,489 one year after graduating and $71,018 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington University in St Louis rank for anthropology?
Among 188 colleges reporting earnings for anthropology graduates, Washington University in St Louis ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is anthropology at Washington University in St Louis worth it?
Its graduates earn 52% more than the national median for anthropology ($46,676), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.