by our College Data Analytics Team
[Anthropology](/majors/social-sciences/anthropology/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The highest-paying schools turn a anthropology degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find where anthropology graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose anthropology graduates go on to earn the most.
Arizona State University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid anthropology graduates in Arizona. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. After graduating, anthropology degree recipients from Arizona State University typically earn about $54,391 annually.
Arizona State University Skysong produces some of the highest-paid graduates in anthropology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. Early-career anthropology graduates from Arizona State University Skysong make a median of around $54,391 per year.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Arizona one of the highest-paying schools for anthropology. University Of Arizona is a public school located in the city of Tucson. Early-career anthropology graduates from University Of Arizona make a median of around $46,008 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in anthropology will find them at Northern Arizona University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a public institution. After graduating, anthropology degree recipients from Northern Arizona University typically earn about $52,557 annually.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries anthropology graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 4 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.