Anthropology

Bachelor's degree · Northwestern University · Evanston, IL

CIP 45.02

$33,208Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
24Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Anthropology at Northwestern University earn a median of $33,208 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).

Anthropology (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago
$30,648$21,500
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago
$26,977—
Illinois State University
Normal
$25,913$24,250
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville
$23,379$23,752
DePaul University
Chicago
$18,950$24,707
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
$16,197$15,875

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Anthropology graduates from Northwestern University make?

The median salary is $33,208 one year after graduation.

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