Anthropology at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

UConn-Waterbury's anthropology program costs less and earns more than most anthropology degrees nationwide, though the small graduating class (under 30 students) means these numbers could shift dramatically. The $18,500 median debt sits well below the $23,000 national typical for this major, while first-year earnings of $33,758 beat 89% of anthropology programs across the country. That debt level represents just 55% of first-year income—a manageable ratio that should allow graduates to handle payments without financial strain.

The Connecticut context tells a more nuanced story. At $33,758, first-year earnings match the state median exactly, placing this program in the middle of the pack among Connecticut's 13 anthropology offerings. All UConn campuses report identical earnings figures, which likely reflects Connecticut's labor market for this degree rather than campus-specific outcomes. The 19% earnings growth over four years suggests anthropology graduates find their footing in the job market, though the field remains one of the lower-paying bachelor's degrees overall.

For Connecticut residents paying in-state tuition, this represents a reasonably affordable path into a humanities field, especially with half the student body receiving Pell grants. The debt burden won't be crushing. Just understand that "outperforming most anthropology programs" still means starting in the low-30s—you'll want a plan for how this degree translates into employment.