Anthropology

Bachelor's degree · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC

CIP 45.02

$36,211Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,589Median earnings 4 years after
$43,860Median earnings 5 years after
$12,500Median federal debt
84Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Anthropology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn a median of $36,211 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 $12,500, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Anthropology (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Duke University
Durham
$43,924—
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
$29,518$23,953
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee
$28,262$20,732
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
$27,805$26,000
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
$25,901$27,000
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington
$25,198$22,987
University of North Carolina Asheville
Asheville
$24,639—
East Carolina University
Greenville
$24,228$26,375
Appalachian State University
Boone
$19,624$21,531

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Anthropology graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make?

The median salary is $36,211 one year after graduation and $43,860 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,500.

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