Anthropology at University of Houston - Clear Lake
Ranked 3rd 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 University of Houston - Clear Lake's bachelor's program in Anthropology earn a median $39,058 one year after graduating, rising to $65,458 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 24% above the national median of $47,878 for this field, ranking 3rd 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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