# University of Washington-Seattle Campus: Anthropology (bachelor's)

Seattle, WA. IPEDS 236948, CIP 45.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-washington-seattle-campus/majors/anthropology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,778
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,212 (U.S. median for this major: $46,120 across 186 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $12,000 (U.S. median $22,924)
- Rank in WA: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (4 colleges, $47,396): +$5,816
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,092

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.17 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,212 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,384 | $26,621 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $7,039 | $29,353 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $8,110 | $33,819 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $14,328 | $59,748 | 4.6 years |
| 110k+ | $30,019 | $125,179 | 9.6 years |

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

## Anthropology at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $53,212 | $12,000 | $14,091 | 85% |
| Western Washington University | $50,703 | $22,000 | $21,193 | 65% |
| Central Washington University | $44,089 | $22,500 | $18,476 | 54% |
| Washington State University | $42,888 | $18,500 | $14,971 | 61% |

## Careers
- Forensic Science Technicians (SOC 19-4092): median wage $95,460 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, $81,310 WA, $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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