# Missouri State University-Springfield: Anthropology (bachelor's)

Springfield, MO. IPEDS 179566, CIP 45.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/missouri-state-university-springfield/majors/anthropology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,283
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $38,870 (U.S. median for this major: $46,120 across 186 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,500 (U.S. median $22,924)
- Rank in MO: 4 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (4 colleges, $44,874): -$6,004
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,250

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $38,870 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,718 | $59,262 | 17.3 years |
| 30-48k | $13,529 | $58,445 | 17.0 years |
| 48-75k | $14,905 | $64,390 | 18.8 years |
| 75-110k | $18,770 | $81,086 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $20,576 | $88,888 | more than 20 years |

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

## Anthropology at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University in St Louis | $71,018 | $15,000 | $21,786 | 94% |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $49,351 | $17,600 | $20,268 | 75% |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $40,397 | $27,000 | $15,071 | 57% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $38,870 | $25,500 | $17,613 | 58% |

## Careers
- Forensic Science Technicians (SOC 19-4092): median wage not reported Springfield, MO, $62,750 MO, $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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