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
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$38,352
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,691
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of North Texas
Grad rate: 59.2% |
TX | +$136,080 | $51,351 | $25,470 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Northern Arizona University
Grad rate: 58.0% |
AZ | +$121,650 | $51,032 | $29,495 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Binghamton University
Grad rate: 83.2% |
NY | +$82,446 | $49,088 | $29,657 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Georgia State University
Grad rate: 54.3% |
GA | +$22,290 | $45,768 | $26,535 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of South Florida
Grad rate: 74.4% |
FL | -$170,702 | $35,695 | $22,301 | 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.
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Browse Anthropology programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.