Bachelor's-1% vs national median291 grads tracked
Anthropology at University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Ranked 67th of 143 bachelor's programs in Anthropology by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$30,699
middle 50%: $22,578 – $41,321
Median · 5 years out
$47,160
middle 50%: $35,549 – $60,476
Median · 10 years out
$60,095
middle 50%: $41,334 – $76,487
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Anthropology (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Anthropology alumni from the University of North Carolina - Charlotte earn a median $31k in their first year. Salaries grow to $60k by year ten.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
9 yrs
≈ $10,991 total interest
Same major at other universities
Oregon State University
$47,553 · 5 yrs out
University of North Texas
$47,419 · 5 yrs out
University of Illinois Chicago
$47,360 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University Bozeman
$47,315 · 5 yrs out
St. Cloud State University
$47,270 · 5 yrs out
University of Wyoming
$47,270 · 5 yrs out
University of Missouri - Columbia
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
Wright State University
$47,013 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at San Antonio
$46,891 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
$46,845 · 5 yrs out
University of Oregon
$46,807 · 5 yrs out
University of Arizona (The)
$46,590 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$142,668 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Doctorate)
$136,177 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$133,770 · 5 yrs out
Physical Sciences (Doctorate)
$130,533 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$125,011 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Master's)
$116,930 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Doctorate)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Master's)
$112,184 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$111,660 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$107,901 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,772 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$106,281 · 5 yrs out