Anthropology

Bachelor's degree · University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI

CIP 45.02

$24,079Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,042Median earnings 4 years after
$65,575Median earnings 5 years after
$13,997Median federal debt
53Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Anthropology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earn a median of $24,079 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 $13,997, about 58% of first-year earnings.

Anthropology (Bachelor's degree) at other Michigan schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$28,617$27,750
Grand Valley State University
Allendale
$27,350$27,000
Wayne State University
Detroit
$26,858$25,486
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
$25,264$27,982
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo
$22,670$29,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Anthropology graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor make?

The median salary is $24,079 one year after graduation and $65,575 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,997.

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