U.S. median for this major: $46,120.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 69% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $22,924.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $21,522. College Scorecard.
Anthropology at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Anthropology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of North Florida | $48,132 | $18,000 | $10,154 | 69% |
| 2 | University of Florida | $47,348 | $14,639 | $6,541 | 91% |
| 3 | University of South Florida | $44,283 | $21,888 | $9,812 | 77% |
| 4 | Florida State University | $42,791 | $20,725 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 5 | University of Central Florida | $39,319 | $20,375 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 6 | Florida Atlantic University | $33,389 | $22,962 | $8,752 | 63% |
6 more Florida colleges offer Anthropology but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Anthropology graduates
Forensic Science Technicians
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +13.3% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at FAU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About FAU
- Acceptance rate: 66% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 63% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $56,746
- Full cost breakdown · all 61 majors · overview
Related majors at FAU
- Political Science$53,872
- Sociology$50,983
- Economics$74,056
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FAU Anthropology questions
How much do FAU Anthropology graduates earn?
Anthropology graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median $33,389 four years after graduating and $26,418 one year after. The U.S. median for Anthropology graduates across 186 colleges is $46,120.
How much debt do FAU Anthropology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Anthropology graduates of Florida Atlantic University is $22,962, about 69% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,924.
Where does FAU rank for Anthropology in Florida?
Of 6 Florida colleges reporting Anthropology graduate earnings, Florida Atlantic University ranks 6th. The highest is University of North Florida at $48,132.
What jobs do Anthropology graduates get?
A common career is forensic science technicians, with a median wage of $77,820 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area and $72,060 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Florida Atlantic University Anthropology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-atlantic-university/majors/anthropology (College Scorecard and BLS data).