Anthropology at State University of New York at Stony Brook
Ranked 4th of 143 bachelor's programs in Anthropology by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Anthropology (bachelor's) graduates.
Graduates of State University of New York at Stony Brook's bachelor's program in Anthropology earn a median $31,446 one year after graduating, rising to $80,163 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 23% above the national median of $47,878 for this field, ranking 4th of 143 reporting programs.
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.
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