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 Colorado

Anthropology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Colorado (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Colorado Colorado Springs$40,708
University of Colorado Boulder$36,822$36,224$20,0000.54
University of Northern Colorado$35,432$31,562$25,6670.72
Colorado State University-Fort Collins$27,178$43,827$25,3670.93
Fort Lewis College$25,891$36,506$17,5920.68
Metropolitan State University of Denver$21,930$37,818$31,1351.42
National Median$27,806$23,0000.83

Other Anthropology Programs in Colorado

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Colorado schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder
$16,430$36,822$20,000
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley
$12,010$35,432$25,667
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins
$12,896$27,178$25,367
Fort Lewis College
Durango
$9,670$25,891$17,592
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver
$10,780$21,930$31,135

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 University of Colorado Colorado Springs, approximately 26% 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.