Anthropology

Bachelor's degree · California State University-Channel Islands · Camarillo, CA

CIP 45.02

$26,502Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,951Median earnings 4 years after
$55,660Median earnings 5 years after
$19,375Median federal debt
10Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Anthropology at California State University-Channel Islands earn a median of $26,502 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 $19,375, about 73% of first-year earnings.

Anthropology (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento
$32,460$18,750
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$32,300$14,579
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park
$31,744$17,614
University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
$31,420$18,000
University of California-Irvine
Irvine
$30,509$16,000
California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$29,364$14,199
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley
$28,661$12,572
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla
$28,543$13,500
San Francisco State University
San Francisco
$28,314$16,500
University of California-Davis
Davis
$28,059$14,000
California State University-Chico
Chico
$27,856$18,263
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona
$27,750$9,500
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$26,794$16,419
California State University-Northridge
Northridge
$26,278$15,924
University of California-Riverside
Riverside
$26,178$21,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Anthropology graduates from California State University-Channel Islands make?

The median salary is $26,502 one year after graduation and $55,660 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,375.

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