# Boston University: Anthropology (bachelor's)

Boston, MA. IPEDS 164988, CIP 45.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/boston-university/majors/anthropology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,934
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,722 (U.S. median for this major: $46,120 across 186 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,250 (U.S. median $22,924)
- Rank in MA: 2 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (6 colleges, $46,714): +$7,008
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,602

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.09 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,722 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,500 | $38,855 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $9,342 | $38,209 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $11,778 | $48,172 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $22,517 | $92,095 | 6.7 years |
| 110k+ | $47,504 | $194,291 | 14.0 years |

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

## Anthropology at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandeis University | $57,423 | $26,000 | $35,736 | 86% |
| Boston University | $53,722 | $25,250 | $24,402 | 89% |
| Bridgewater State University | $50,376 | not reported | $16,383 | 53% |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | $43,053 | $24,362 | $17,707 | 49% |
| Mount Holyoke College | $41,274 | $21,178 | $26,441 | 84% |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $31,186 | not reported | $22,383 | 83% |

## Careers
- Forensic Science Technicians (SOC 19-4092): median wage $79,320 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $79,320 MA, $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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