Anthropology at American University
Washington, District of Columbia • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$26,933
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$26,933
Anthropology
National Average
$34,329
All schools, same program
School Average
$63,083
All programs at American University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
15
Completers (IPEDS)
458
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$26,933
Median Earnings
Anthropology at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | $65,916 | — |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $57,281 | $32,250 |
| Southern Methodist University | $56,550 | $23,125 |
| University of Notre Dame | $55,714 | — |
| Brandeis University | $54,960 | $26,000 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $54,062 | $12,572 |
| Case Western Reserve University | $54,040 | $26,000 |
| New York University | $53,355 | — |
| Emory University | $53,024 | $21,515 |
| Monmouth University | $52,135 | $24,000 |
Other Programs at American University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $120,970 | $89,433 |
| Taxation | $109,043 | — |
| Economics | $103,677 | $46,108 |
| Public Administration | $97,983 | $55,000 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $93,951 | $54,986 |
| Law | $92,991 | $161,696 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $90,564 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $87,543 | $61,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $87,484 | $51,250 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $87,167 | $51,250 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.