Anthropology at University of Connecticut-Avery Point

UConn-Avery Point's anthropology graduates start near $34,000 and reach just over $40,000 by year four—numbers that substantially outpace the national anthropology median of $28,000. The $18,500 debt load is also notably lighter than the national median of $23,000, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.55 that many liberal arts programs would envy. That 19% earnings growth over four years suggests graduates are building useful skills that employers value beyond entry-level positions.

The catch? This data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, so these figures could shift significantly with a larger sample. Still, the consistency across UConn's regional campuses—all reporting identical $33,758 starting salaries—suggests these outcomes aren't flukes but reflect how Connecticut employers value UConn credentials. At the state's 60th percentile, this program performs solidly but not spectacularly compared to other Connecticut anthropology options.

For parents worried about liberal arts employment prospects, this program demonstrates that anthropology graduates can find decent-paying work, especially when they graduate with manageable debt from a well-regarded state university system. The real question is whether your student can leverage UConn's brand and keep debt at or below this $18,500 benchmark.