Anthropology at Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Monmouth University graduates in anthropology earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Monmouth 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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| 22 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $56,238 | $51,173 | #39 | $31,420 |
| 23 | SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY | $55,981 | $53,282 | #27 | $32,493 |
| 24 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $55,879 | $57,846 | #14 | — |
| 25 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $55,868 | $49,034 | #73 | $46,302 |
| 26 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $55,624 | $59,674 | #10 | $28,587 |
| 27 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $55,399 | $62,200 | #8 | $27,704 |
| 28 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $55,217 | $51,639 | #34 | $36,822 |
Other Anthropology Credentials at Monmouth University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,184 | — | — |
Other Majors at Monmouth University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Monmouth University anthropology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,302 one year after graduating and $55,868 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Monmouth University rank for anthropology?
Among 188 colleges reporting earnings for anthropology graduates, Monmouth University ranks #25 by median pay four years after graduation, and #73 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is anthropology at Monmouth University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for anthropology ($46,676), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,000.
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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.