# University of Louisville: Anthropology (bachelor's)

Louisville, KY. IPEDS 157289, CIP 45.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-louisville/majors/anthropology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,966
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $43,564 (U.S. median for this major: $46,120 across 186 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,000 (U.S. median $22,924)
- Rank in KY: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,556

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $43,564 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,138 | $65,850 | 6.6 years |
| 30-48k | $14,601 | $63,514 | 6.3 years |
| 48-75k | $16,419 | $71,423 | 7.1 years |
| 75-110k | $20,995 | $91,328 | 9.1 years |
| 110k+ | $25,186 | $109,559 | 10.9 years |

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

## Anthropology at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville | $43,564 | $23,000 | $17,988 | 61% |
| Western Kentucky University | $40,415 | not reported | $10,990 | 56% |

## Careers
- Forensic Science Technicians (SOC 19-4092): median wage not reported Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, $61,470 KY, $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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