Colorado · Anthropology

Best institutions to study Anthropology in Colorado

The Anthropology program offers an in-depth exploration of humanity through the lenses of biology and sociology. Students will study human behavior, cultures, societies, and linguistics, both in contemporary contexts and throughout…

Institutions
16
offering CIP 45.02
States & territories
53
with a program page
Degrees / yr
253
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$27,178
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
5
College Scorecard
Median net price
$29,726
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
46%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Anthropologists and Archeologists
$74,900
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 5 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder Public · Bachelor's degree
$36,8225574%$20,000
2University of Northern Colorado
Greeley Public · Bachelor's degree
$35,4321451%$25,667
3Colorado State University - Fort Collins
Fort Collins Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,1785867%$25,367
4Fort Lewis College
Durango Public · Bachelor's degree
$25,8911036%$17,592
5Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver Public · Bachelor's degree
$21,9302832%$31,135

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Anthropologists and Archeologists (SOC 19-3091).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.7%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$64,910
typically Master's degree

Top skills

WritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionActive Learning

What Anthropologists and Archeologists earn in Colorado

Jobs in Colorado
250
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$74,900
median $68,620
Best-paying metro
$73,820
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Anthropology programs in Colorado.

Which Anthropology program in Colorado has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Colorado Boulder tops the list at $36,822. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Anthropologists and Archeologists earn in Colorado?+

The average annual wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in Colorado is $74,900 (median $68,620), across about 250 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Anthropology program?+

The Anthropology program offers an in-depth exploration of humanity through the lenses of biology and sociology. Students will study human behavior, cultures, societies, and linguistics, both in contemporary contexts and throughout…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop writing, speaking, critical thinking, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Anthropologists and Archeologists?+

The national job outlook is about +3.7% growth with around 800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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