Anthropology
Bachelor's degree · University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY
$29,460Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$44,274Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$22,000Median federal debt
19Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Anthropology at University at Buffalo earn a median of $29,460 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 $22,000, about 75% of first-year earnings.
Anthropology (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Fordham University Bronx | $40,384 | $22,562 |
| CUNY Lehman College Bronx | $38,879 | $10,663 |
| SUNY Oneonta Oneonta | $32,493 | $20,253 |
| Binghamton University Vestal | $30,978 | $20,587 |
| University at Albany Albany | $29,900 | $19,500 |
| CUNY Hunter College New York | $26,680 | $8,772 |
| SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo | $26,218 | — |
| Stony Brook University Stony Brook | $23,845 | $17,699 |
| CUNY Queens College Queens | $22,917 | $13,421 |
| SUNY at Purchase College Purchase | $18,085 | $15,250 |
| State University of New York at Oswego Oswego | $17,595 | $19,362 |
| State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz | $17,288 | $15,750 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $16,844 | $22,499 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Anthropology graduates from University at Buffalo make?
The median salary is $29,460 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.