Anthropology at University of Connecticut-Stamford

UConn-Stamford's anthropology program outperforms 89% of similar programs nationally despite serving a student body where half qualify for Pell grants. Starting salaries of $33,758 beat the national median by over $5,900, and graduates see solid earnings growth to $40,198 by year four. The $18,500 in median debt is notably lower than the national average of $23,000, resulting in a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio that graduates can reasonably handle. However, the small sample size—fewer than 30 graduates—means these numbers could swing significantly with just a handful of different outcomes.

The state-level picture is less impressive: this program sits at Connecticut's median for anthropology earnings. Every UConn campus reports identical numbers in the state data, which likely reflects how the state system reports outcomes across its branches. For an anthropology degree, though, clearing $33,000 in the first year with under $19,000 in debt positions graduates better than most of their peers nationwide.

For families prioritizing access to a state university system at a reasonable cost, this works. The combination of high admission rates, lower debt, and above-average starting salaries suggests UConn-Stamford delivers functional value. Just remember that anthropology degrees typically require graduate education or pivoting into adjacent fields for higher earning potential—these numbers represent the immediate post-graduation reality, not necessarily career trajectories.