# University of Northern Colorado: Anthropology (bachelor's)

Greeley, CO. IPEDS 127741, CIP 45.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-northern-colorado/majors/anthropology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,432
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,715 (U.S. median for this major: $46,120 across 186 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,667 (U.S. median $22,924)
- Rank in CO: 3 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the CO median for this major (5 colleges, $51,715): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,595

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,715 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in CO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,695 | $54,842 | 4.9 years |
| 30-48k | $13,290 | $57,413 | 5.2 years |
| 48-75k | $16,038 | $69,284 | 6.2 years |
| 75-110k | $18,441 | $79,665 | 7.2 years |
| 110k+ | $24,306 | $105,002 | 9.5 years |

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

## Anthropology at CO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Boulder | $55,217 | $20,000 | $25,346 | 74% |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | $53,125 | $31,135 | $15,327 | 32% |
| University of Northern Colorado | $51,715 | $25,667 | $17,760 | 51% |
| Fort Lewis College | $45,833 | $17,592 | $17,296 | 36% |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $43,129 | $25,367 | $21,279 | 67% |

## Careers
- Forensic Science Technicians (SOC 19-4092): median wage not reported Greeley, CO, $84,010 CO, $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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