Missouri · Anthropology

Best Anthropology institutions in Missouri, 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
8
offering CIP 45.02
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
177
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$27,283
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
4
College Scorecard
Median net price
$24,886
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
65%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Anthropologists and Archeologists
$82,900
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 4 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,4898594%$14,126$15,000
2University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,9263475%$17,600
3Missouri State University - Springfield
Springfield Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,2833558%$25,500
4University of Missouri - St Louis
Saint Louis Public · Bachelor's degree
$22,687557%$27,000

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 Missouri

Jobs in Missouri
40
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$82,900
median $86,940
Best-paying metro
$76,250
St. Louis, MO-IL

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Anthropology programs in Missouri.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Washington University in St Louis tops the list at $34,489. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Anthropologists and Archeologists earn in Missouri?+

The average annual wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in Missouri is $82,900 (median $86,940), across about 40 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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