# Ohio State University: Anthropology (bachelor's)

Columbus, OH. IPEDS 204796, CIP 45.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus/majors/anthropology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,172
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $50,055 (U.S. median for this major: $46,120 across 186 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,834 (U.S. median $22,924)
- Rank in OH: 1 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OH median for this major (10 colleges, $44,327): +$5,728
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,935

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.21 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $50,055 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 | $4,885 | $20,566 | 1.4 years |
| 30-48k | $5,751 | $24,212 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $9,807 | $41,287 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $20,461 | $86,141 | 5.9 years |
| 110k+ | $27,359 | $115,181 | 7.9 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 $78,170 Columbus, 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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