# Kent State University at Kent: Anthropology (bachelor's)

Kent, OH. IPEDS 203517, CIP 45.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kent-state-university-at-kent/majors/anthropology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,434
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,662 (U.S. median for this major: $46,120 across 186 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,697 (U.S. median $22,924)
- Rank in OH: 8 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (10 colleges, $44,327): -$3,665
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,458

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $40,662 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,280 | $65,551 | 12.5 years |
| 30-48k | $15,718 | $67,430 | 12.9 years |
| 48-75k | $17,296 | $74,200 | 14.2 years |
| 75-110k | $23,685 | $101,609 | 19.5 years |
| 110k+ | $26,278 | $112,733 | more than 20 years |

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

## Anthropology at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State University | $50,055 | $22,834 | $17,339 | 88% |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus | $44,327 | $27,000 | $3,925 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | $44,327 | $27,000 | $5,755 | 14% |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus | $44,327 | $27,000 | $5,993 | 21% |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | $44,327 | $27,000 | $5,650 | 14% |
| Ohio University | $44,327 | $27,000 | $21,637 | 66% |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | $44,327 | $27,000 | $5,746 | 22% |
| Kent State University at Kent | $40,662 | $26,697 | $20,787 | 64% |
| Cleveland State University | $38,972 | $21,709 | $14,764 | 51% |
| Miami University-Oxford | $33,527 | $26,943 | $28,384 | 80% |

## Careers
- Forensic Science Technicians (SOC 19-4092): median wage $106,330 Akron, OH, not reported OH, $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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