Best Anthropology Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$464,466
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$24,540
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center | NY | +$649,440 | $74,472 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Florida
Grad rate: 90.7% |
FL | +$465,004 | $69,594 | $21,719 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Indiana University-Bloomington
Grad rate: 81.2% |
IN | +$278,956 | $61,420 | $27,361 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Anthropology Degrees by State
Browse Anthropology programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.