by our College Data Analytics Team
[Anthropology](/majors/social-sciences/anthropology/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their anthropology graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools to find where anthropology graduates earn the most.
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University Of Colorado Denver tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying anthropology schools in the Rocky Mountains Region. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a public institution. Early-career anthropology graduates from University Of Colorado Denver make a median of around $47,096 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in anthropology will find them at Montana State University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Bozeman, Montana State University is a public institution. Anthropology graduates of Montana State University earn a median of about $46,122 a year early in their careers.
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying anthropology schools. Set in the city of Colorado Springs, University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a public institution. After graduating, anthropology degree recipients from University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs typically earn about $42,366 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Colorado Boulder earned it the #4 place for anthropology. University Of Colorado Boulder is a public school located in the city of Boulder. Early-career anthropology graduates from University Of Colorado Boulder make a median of around $49,958 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in anthropology will find them at Boise State University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Boise, Boise State University is a public institution. Students who complete the anthropology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $39,991.
Colorado State University Fort Collins landed the #6 spot for anthropology salaries this year. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public school located in the city of Fort Collins. Early-career anthropology graduates from Colorado State University Fort Collins make a median of around $52,109 per year.
Idaho State University landed the #7 spot for anthropology salaries this year. Idaho State University is a public school located in the city of Pocatello. Students who complete the anthropology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $35,746.
University Of Northern Colorado placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for anthropology. Set in the city of Greeley, University Of Northern Colorado is a public institution. Early-career anthropology graduates from University Of Northern Colorado make a median of around $33,941 per year.
University Of Utah came in at #9 for anthropology graduate earnings this year. University Of Utah is a public school located in the city of Salt Lake City. Early-career anthropology graduates from University Of Utah make a median of around $43,163 per year.
The University Of Montana landed the #10 spot for anthropology salaries this year. Set in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a public institution. After graduating, anthropology degree recipients from The University Of Montana typically earn about $39,120 annually.
Fort Lewis College landed the #11 spot for anthropology salaries this year. Located in the town of Durango, Fort Lewis College is a public institution. Early-career anthropology graduates from Fort Lewis College make a median of around $40,213 per year.
Weber State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying anthropology schools. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a public institution. Students who complete the anthropology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $30,139.
Metropolitan State College Of Denver earned the #13 position for anthropology graduate earnings this year. Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a public school located in the city of Denver. After graduating, anthropology degree recipients from Metropolitan State College Of Denver typically earn about $41,447 annually.
Utah State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying anthropology schools. Utah State University is a public school located in the city of Logan. After graduating, anthropology degree recipients from Utah State University typically earn about $30,720 annually.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their anthropology graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 14 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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