Anthropology

Bachelor's degree · The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · Edinburg, TX

CIP 45.02

$21,213Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$34,505Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$9,605Median federal debt
8Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Anthropology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley earn a median of $21,213 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 $9,605, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Anthropology (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
$56,550$23,125
University of Houston
Houston
$34,669$19,125
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$31,369$19,809
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
$30,385$26,000
Texas State University
San Marcos
$30,108$23,250
Baylor University
Waco
$28,369$27,000
Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station
$28,202$20,554
University of North Texas
Denton
$28,160$20,500
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio
$26,735$18,625
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington
$17,229$19,441

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Anthropology graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley make?

The median salary is $21,213 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,605.

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