Anthropology

Master's degree · University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee · Milwaukee, WI

CIP 45.02

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

$45,498Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

10Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Anthropology at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee earn a median of $45,498. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $61,276 four years after graduating (middle half: $45,133–$79,162).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Anthropology graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee make?

The median salary is $45,498 and $45,498 after five years.

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