Washington · Anthropology

Best Anthropology institutions in Washington, 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
9
offering CIP 45.02
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
206
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$25,519
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
4
College Scorecard
Median net price
$28,508
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
65%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Anthropologists and Archeologists
$78,560
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
1University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Seattle Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,7784385%$12,000
2Western Washington University
Bellingham Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,8515765%$22,000
3Washington State University
Pullman Public · Bachelor's degree
$25,5194960%$18,500
4Central Washington University
Ellensburg Public · Bachelor's degree
$20,3182554%$22,500

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 Washington

Jobs in Washington
250
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$78,560
median $77,480
Best-paying metro
$79,360
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Anthropology programs in Washington.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Washington - Seattle Campus tops the list at $32,778. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Anthropologists and Archeologists earn in Washington?+

The average annual wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in Washington is $78,560 (median $77,480), across about 250 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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