Anthropology at University of North Florida

University of North Florida's anthropology graduates earn significantly more than typical anthropology majors—about $4,500 above the national median and $10,000 ahead of the Florida average. At the 80th percentile nationally and 60th percentile in Florida, UNF outperforms most state competitors despite being a regional comprehensive university. The $18,000 median debt sits well below both national and state averages for anthropology programs, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.55 that's quite manageable compared to many liberal arts fields.

The catch here is scale: with fewer than 30 graduates in the data, these numbers could shift considerably year to year. Anthropology is typically a low-earning major, and while UNF's graduates do better than most, the absolute earnings ($32,477 starting, growing to $37,248 by year four) still require realistic career planning. The 15% earnings growth suggests graduates find their footing after that first year, but you're not looking at high salaries even mid-career.

For a student passionate about anthropology, UNF offers a cost-effective path—lower debt than you'd find at most programs and better-than-average outcomes. Just ensure your child has a clear plan for translating an anthropology degree into employment, whether that's graduate school, public sector work, or a related field where the analytical skills transfer.