# University of Wisconsin-Madison: Anthropology (bachelor's)

Madison, WI. IPEDS 240444, CIP 45.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison/majors/anthropology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,773 (U.S. median for this major: $46,120 across 186 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,775 (U.S. median $22,924)
- Rank in WI: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WI median for this major (3 colleges, $47,811): +$6,962
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,653

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,773 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $4,200 | $17,640 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $4,101 | $17,224 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $8,134 | $34,163 | 2.0 years |
| 75-110k | $17,763 | $74,605 | 4.3 years |
| 110k+ | $27,292 | $114,626 | 6.7 years |

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

## Anthropology at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $54,773 | $19,775 | $17,354 | 90% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $47,811 | $27,000 | $15,014 | 49% |
| Beloit College | $29,754 | $26,293 | $21,526 | 71% |

## Careers
- Forensic Science Technicians (SOC 19-4092): median wage $71,470 Madison, WI, $72,280 WI, $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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