# Appalachian State University: Anthropology (bachelor's)

Boone, NC. IPEDS 197869, CIP 45.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/appalachian-state-university/majors/anthropology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $19,624
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $42,107 (U.S. median for this major: $46,120 across 186 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $22,924)
- Rank in NC: 6 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (9 colleges, $44,228): -$2,121
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,013

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $42,107 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,325 | $39,445 | 4.6 years |
| 30-48k | $11,600 | $49,068 | 5.7 years |
| 48-75k | $15,204 | $64,313 | 7.5 years |
| 75-110k | $20,840 | $88,153 | 10.3 years |
| 110k+ | $22,382 | $94,676 | 11.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Anthropology at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | $81,120 | not reported | $29,612 | 97% |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $56,589 | $11,982 | $11,655 | 91% |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $45,890 | $26,000 | $17,303 | 85% |
| Western Carolina University | $45,809 | $22,595 | $13,315 | 60% |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $44,228 | $27,000 | $10,965 | 56% |
| Appalachian State University | $42,107 | $23,250 | $16,836 | 75% |
| East Carolina University | $40,927 | $27,000 | $15,739 | 63% |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $39,112 | $27,750 | $15,435 | 69% |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $33,461 | $24,112 | $20,109 | 71% |

## Careers
- Forensic Science Technicians (SOC 19-4092): median wage not reported metro, $59,240 NC, $72,060 U.S.; U.S. jobs 13.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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