# Wayne State University: Anthropology (bachelor's)

Detroit, MI. IPEDS 172644, CIP 45.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wayne-state-university/majors/anthropology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $26,858
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,230 (U.S. median for this major: $46,120 across 186 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,493 (U.S. median $22,924)
- Rank in MI: 2 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (7 colleges, $42,796): +$5,434
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,110

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.52 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,230 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,090 | $50,127 | 3.4 years |
| 30-48k | $10,721 | $48,459 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $12,068 | $54,547 | 3.7 years |
| 75-110k | $14,828 | $67,023 | 4.5 years |
| 110k+ | $19,862 | $89,776 | 6.1 years |

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

## Anthropology at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $53,042 | $14,623 | $13,138 | 93% |
| Wayne State University | $48,230 | $26,493 | $12,766 | 58% |
| Oakland University | $46,628 | not reported | $9,120 | 58% |
| Grand Valley State University | $42,796 | $27,000 | $16,317 | 67% |
| Michigan State University | $41,512 | $28,084 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Western Michigan University | $41,490 | $31,000 | $15,273 | 58% |
| Central Michigan University | $39,577 | $31,000 | $17,597 | 59% |

## Careers
- Forensic Science Technicians (SOC 19-4092): median wage not reported Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, not reported MI, $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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