Anthropology at University at Albany
Albany, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
University at Albany graduates in anthropology earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University at Albany 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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| 85 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $47,225 | $41,449 | #151 | $31,018 |
| 86 | Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA | $47,179 | $48,840 | #75 | $30,544 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University at Albany anthropology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,900 one year after graduating and $47,095 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University at Albany rank for anthropology?
Among 188 colleges reporting earnings for anthropology graduates, University at Albany ranks #88 by median pay four years after graduation, and #116 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is anthropology at University at Albany worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for anthropology ($46,676), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.