Anthropology at The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 54 graduates a year
The University of Texas at Austin graduates in anthropology earn 4% 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 The University of Texas at Austin 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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| 70 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $49,351 | $52,915 | #29 | $31,926 |
| 71 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $49,187 | $44,757 | #117 | $20,949 |
| 72 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $48,607 | $50,448 | #48 | $27,907 |
| 73 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $48,486 | $49,296 | #64 | $31,369 |
| 74 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $48,367 | $44,011 | #124 | $32,460 |
| 75 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $48,230 | $50,853 | #45 | $26,858 |
| 76 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $48,132 | $51,230 | #38 | $32,477 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas at Austin anthropology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,369 one year after graduating and $48,486 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas at Austin rank for anthropology?
Among 188 colleges reporting earnings for anthropology graduates, The University of Texas at Austin ranks #73 by median pay four years after graduation, and #64 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is anthropology at The University of Texas at Austin worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for anthropology ($46,676), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,809.
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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.