Anthropology at Texas State University
San Marcos, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 71 graduates a year
Texas State University graduates in anthropology earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Texas State 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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| 150 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $41,266 | $37,549 | #169 | $34,382 |
| 151 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $41,242 | $40,520 | #159 | — |
| 152 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $40,927 | $43,920 | #125 | $24,228 |
| 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 |
Other Anthropology Credentials at Texas State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,469 | — | $33,251 |
Other Majors at Texas State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas State University anthropology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,108 one year after graduating and $40,706 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas State University rank for anthropology?
Among 188 colleges reporting earnings for anthropology graduates, Texas State University ranks #153 by median pay four years after graduation, and #152 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is anthropology at Texas State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for anthropology ($46,676), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.