New York · Archeology

Best colleges for Archeology in New York

Ranked by graduates a year

Cornell University, SUNY College at Potsdam and State University of New York at Cortland award the most Archeology degrees and certificates in New York: 11, 9 and 4 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 5 New York colleges offer Archeology and award 28 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Archeology program focuses on the study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture. Students will explore artifacts, architecture, and cultural landscapes to gain insights into past societies. This program…

Institutions
5
offering CIP 45.03
States offered
30
with a program page
Degrees / yr
28
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$20,680
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
77%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Anthropologists and Archeologists
$77,420
BLS OEWS May 2025

5 institutions offering Archeology in New York

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Cornell University
Ithaca Private not-for-profit
—1195%$17,613—
2SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam Public
—945%——
3State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland Public
—468%——
4Hamilton College
Clinton Private not-for-profit
—291%$20,680—
5New York University
New York Private not-for-profit
—288%$29,023—

Colleges awarding the most Archeology degrees in New York

Top 5 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Cornell University
Ithaca Private not-for-profit
11Not reported
2SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam Public
9Not reported
3State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland Public
4Not reported
4Hamilton College
Clinton Private not-for-profit
2Not reported
5New York University
New York Private not-for-profit
2Not reported

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 York

Jobs in New York
120
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$77,420
median $67,220
Best-paying metro
$82,730
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Archeology programs in New York.

Which New York colleges award the most Archeology degrees?+

Cornell University (11 graduates a year), SUNY College at Potsdam (9 graduates a year) and State University of New York at Cortland (4 graduates a year) award the most Archeology degrees and certificates in New York, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 5 New York colleges offer Archeology.

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

The average annual wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in New York is $77,420 (median $67,220), across about 120 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Archeology program?+

The Archeology program focuses on the study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture. Students will explore artifacts, architecture, and cultural landscapes to gain insights into past societies. This program…

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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