Anthropology at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates in anthropology earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Nebraska-Lincoln 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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| 78 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $47,958 | $55,528 | #21 | $31,729 |
| 79 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $47,811 | $49,750 | #53 | $33,261 |
| 80 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $47,547 | $45,534 | #107 | — |
| 81 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $47,485 | $49,078 | #72 | — |
| 82 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $47,392 | $49,201 | #68 | $34,275 |
| 83 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $47,348 | $50,396 | #49 | $29,036 |
| 84 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | $47,348 | $50,396 | #50 | $29,036 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nebraska-Lincoln anthropology graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,485 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nebraska-Lincoln rank for anthropology?
Among 188 colleges reporting earnings for anthropology graduates, University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks #81 by median pay four years after graduation, and #72 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is anthropology at University of Nebraska-Lincoln worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for anthropology ($46,676), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,386.
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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.