Indiana · Anthropology

Best Anthropology institutions in Indiana, ranked by earnings

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
14
offering CIP 45.02
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
159
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$26,476
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
3
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,442
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
63%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Anthropologists and Archeologists
$65,750
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 3 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette Public · Bachelor's degree
$28,5873483%$18,972
2Indiana University - Bloomington
Bloomington Public · Bachelor's degree
$26,4763880%$16,562
3Ball State University
Muncie Public · Bachelor's degree
$24,4521462%$23,352

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 Indiana

Jobs in Indiana
90
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$65,750
median $62,860
Best-paying metro
$67,470
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Anthropology programs in Indiana.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Purdue University - Main Campus tops the list at $28,587. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Anthropologists and Archeologists earn in Indiana?+

The average annual wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in Indiana is $65,750 (median $62,860), across about 90 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

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).

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