# George Washington University: Anthropology (bachelor's)

Washington, DC. IPEDS 131469, CIP 45.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/george-washington-university/majors/anthropology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $22,614
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $65,172 (U.S. median for this major: $46,120 across 186 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $22,924)
- Rank in DC: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$19,052

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.07 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $65,172 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,440 | $70,981 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $17,292 | $70,378 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $22,080 | $89,866 | 3.3 years |
| 75-110k | $28,100 | $114,367 | 4.2 years |
| 110k+ | $55,337 | $225,222 | 8.3 years |

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

## Anthropology at DC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington University | $65,172 | $27,000 | $36,586 | 84% |
| American University | $53,036 | $27,000 | $41,943 | 76% |

## Careers
- Forensic Science Technicians (SOC 19-4092): median wage $85,070 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, not reported DC, $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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