Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in New Jersey

Anthropology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (10 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Drew University$39,538
Monmouth University$46,302$52,135$25,5000.55
Rutgers University-New Brunswick$36,978$35,895$26,7500.72
Rutgers University-Newark$36,978$35,895$26,7500.72
Montclair State University$31,018$25,7230.83
National Median$27,806$23,0000.83

Other Anthropology Programs in New Jersey

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Jersey schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Monmouth University
West Long Branch
$44,850$46,302$25,500
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick
$17,239$36,978$26,750
Rutgers University-Newark
Newark
$16,586$36,978$26,750
Montclair State University
Montclair
$14,766$31,018$25,723

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Drew University, approximately 27% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.