Anthropology
Bachelor's degree · University of California-Irvine · Irvine, CA
$30,509Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$50,850Median earnings 4 years after
$57,629Median earnings 5 years after
$16,000Median federal debt
51Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Anthropology at University of California-Irvine earn a median of $30,509 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $46,676 four years after graduating (middle half: $32,056–$63,905). Median debt is $16,000, about 52% of first-year earnings.
Anthropology (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| California State University-Sacramento Sacramento | $32,460 | $18,750 |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $32,300 | $14,579 |
| Sonoma State University Rohnert Park | $31,744 | $17,614 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara | $31,420 | $18,000 |
| California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $29,364 | $14,199 |
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $28,661 | $12,572 |
| University of California-San Diego La Jolla | $28,543 | $13,500 |
| San Francisco State University San Francisco | $28,314 | $16,500 |
| University of California-Davis Davis | $28,059 | $14,000 |
| California State University-Chico Chico | $27,856 | $18,263 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona | $27,750 | $9,500 |
| California State University-Fullerton Fullerton | $26,794 | $16,419 |
| California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo | $26,502 | $19,375 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $26,278 | $15,924 |
| University of California-Riverside Riverside | $26,178 | $21,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Anthropology graduates from University of California-Irvine make?
The median salary is $30,509 one year after graduation and $57,629 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.