Anthropology

Bachelor's degree · Emory University · Atlanta, GA

CIP 45.02

$36,700Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$78,768Median earnings 4 years after
$69,305Median earnings 5 years after
$21,515Median federal debt
66Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Anthropology at Emory University earn a median of $36,700 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 $21,515, about 59% of first-year earnings.

Anthropology (Bachelor's degree) at other Georgia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of West Georgia
Carrollton
$31,619$22,782
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw
$30,544$21,500
Georgia State University
Atlanta
$21,157$21,125
University of Georgia
Athens
$20,396$20,003

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Anthropology graduates from Emory University make?

The median salary is $36,700 one year after graduation and $69,305 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,515.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.