Anthropology at The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 50 graduates a year
The University of Texas at San Antonio graduates in anthropology earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas at San Antonio 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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| 142 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $41,759 | $42,005 | #143 | $34,862 |
| 143 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $41,512 | $43,770 | #126 | $28,617 |
| 144 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $41,490 | $43,746 | #127 | $22,670 |
| 145 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $41,472 | $42,165 | #140 | $26,735 |
| 146 | California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA | $41,464 | $37,730 | #168 | $19,868 |
| 147 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $41,426 | $43,007 | #132 | $18,567 |
| 148 | St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD | $41,309 | $36,253 | #175 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas at San Antonio anthropology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,735 one year after graduating and $41,472 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas at San Antonio rank for anthropology?
Among 188 colleges reporting earnings for anthropology graduates, The University of Texas at San Antonio ranks #145 by median pay four years after graduation, and #140 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is anthropology at The University of Texas at San Antonio worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for anthropology ($46,676), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,625.
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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.