Anthropology
Social Sciences
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,184 | $40,706 to $51,951 | 205 | 87% |
| Master's Degree | $50,955 | $47,000 to $56,322 | 6 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +4% (2023 to 2033), about 121,600 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $133,560 | +4.5% | 106,700 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $100,890 | +8.7% | 9,600 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $64,940 | +12.8% | 2,900 |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,030 | +2.4% | 1,100 |
| Anthropologists and Archeologists | $63,800 | +3.7% | 800 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | $93,650 | +2.7% | 500 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.