U.S. median for this major: $46,120.
College Scorecard field of study; 23 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 61% 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 $31,865. College Scorecard.
St. Mary's College of Maryland Anthropology: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Maryland colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Anthropology nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses St. Mary's College of Maryland's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $2,889 | $12,047 | 2.6 years |
| $30–48k | $12,053 | $50,261 | 11.0 years |
| $48–75k | $15,033 | $62,688 | 13.7 years |
| $75–110k | $19,796 | $82,549 | 18.0 years |
| $110k+ | $25,173 | $104,971 | more than 20 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (58% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Anthropology graduates 4 years after graduating ($41,309) minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $4,578 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Anthropology at Maryland colleges
Every Maryland 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 Maryland-College Park | $53,038 | $20,070 | $15,678 | 89% |
| 2 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | $41,309 | $25,000 | $18,441 | 70% |
3 more Maryland 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 St. Mary's College of Maryland, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About St. Mary's College of Maryland
- Acceptance rate: 69% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 70% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $60,110
- Full cost breakdown · all 29 majors · overview
Related majors at St. Mary's College of Maryland
- Political Science$72,397
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St. Mary's College of Maryland Anthropology questions
How much do St. Mary's College of Maryland Anthropology graduates earn?
Anthropology graduates of St. Mary's College of Maryland earn a median $41,309 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Anthropology graduates across 186 colleges is $46,120.
How much debt do St. Mary's College of Maryland Anthropology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Anthropology graduates of St. Mary's College of Maryland is $25,000, about 61% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,924.
Where does St. Mary's College of Maryland rank for Anthropology in Maryland?
Of 2 Maryland colleges reporting Anthropology graduate earnings, St. Mary's College of Maryland ranks 2nd. The highest is University of Maryland-College Park at $53,038.
What jobs do Anthropology graduates get?
A common career is forensic science technicians, with a median wage of $82,140 in Maryland 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: “St. Mary's College of Maryland Anthropology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/st-marys-college-of-maryland/majors/anthropology (College Scorecard and BLS data).