Anthropology at The University of Montana
Missoula, MT · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
The University of Montana graduates in anthropology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Montana 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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| 153 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $40,706 | $41,386 | #152 | $30,108 |
| 154 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $40,662 | $43,392 | #129 | $24,434 |
| 155 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $40,630 | $42,169 | #139 | $33,787 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Montana anthropology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,011 one year after graduating and $40,550 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Montana rank for anthropology?
Among 188 colleges reporting earnings for anthropology graduates, The University of Montana ranks #156 by median pay four years after graduation, and #121 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is anthropology at The University of Montana worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for anthropology ($46,676), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.