Anthropology at University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus

UConn-Hartford's anthropology program outperforms 89% of similar programs nationally, with graduates earning $33,758 in their first year—substantially above the national median of $27,806 for anthropology majors. The $18,500 in typical debt sits well below the national average, creating a manageable 0.55 debt-to-earnings ratio that gives graduates breathing room. By year four, earnings climb to just over $40,000, representing solid 19% growth that suggests graduates aren't stuck in entry-level roles.

That national comparison looks impressive until you zoom into Connecticut, where this program lands at the 60th percentile—basically middle-of-the-pack among state options. This makes sense given that all UConn system campuses report identical outcomes for anthropology, suggesting shared data across locations. For an anthropology degree, these are genuinely strong numbers regardless of the state ranking. The combination of relatively low debt and above-average national earnings addresses the field's usual challenge of translating liberal arts training into immediate employment value.

The major asterisk: fewer than 30 graduates reported data, so individual circumstances heavily influence these figures. For families comfortable with that uncertainty, this represents a reasonably priced path into a notoriously difficult-to-monetize major, with outcomes that actually exceed most anthropology programs nationwide.