New Mexico · Anthropology

Best Anthropology institutions in New Mexico, 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
4
offering CIP 45.02
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
104
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$12,059
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
46%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Anthropologists and Archeologists
$66,760
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of New Mexico - Main Campus
Albuquerque Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,7295555%$23,814
2New Mexico State University - Main Campus
Las Cruces Public · Bachelor's degree
$12,0592355%

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 New Mexico

Jobs in New Mexico
260
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$66,760
median $65,410
Best-paying metro
$72,680
Santa Fe, NM

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Anthropology programs in New Mexico.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of New Mexico - Main Campus tops the list at $31,729. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Anthropologists and Archeologists earn in New Mexico?+

The average annual wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in New Mexico is $66,760 (median $65,410), across about 260 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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