Anthropology bachelor's degree programs in Michigan
Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Michigan
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor · $14,623 federal debt$53,0422Wayne State UniversityDetroit · $26,493 federal debt$48,2303Oakland UniversityRochester Hills · Debt not reported$46,6284Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale · $27,000 federal debt$42,7965Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing · $28,084 federal debt$41,5126Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo · $31,000 federal debt$41,4907Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant · $31,000 federal debt$39,577
CAREER CONTEXT IN MI
What related occupations pay in Michigan
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
11-9199Managers, All Other
- State median wage
- $134,260
- Middle 50% wage range
- $104,810–$169,280
- State employment
- 9,380
- Projected growth
- +4.9%
- Annual openings
- 100,900
25-1061Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $104,890
- Middle 50% wage range
- $83,250–$128,470
- State employment
- 170
- Projected growth
- +2.6%
- Annual openings
- 400
19-3091Anthropologists and Archeologists
- State median wage
- $64,700
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,440–$67,140
- State employment
- Not reported
- Projected growth
- +6.0%
- Annual openings
- 800
25-1062Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $87,840
- Middle 50% wage range
- $66,380–$121,470
- State employment
- 460
- Projected growth
- +2.7%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
19-1042Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- State median wage
- $84,310
- Middle 50% wage range
- $68,470–$95,870
- State employment
- 2,370
- Projected growth
- +12.6%
- Annual openings
- 10,500
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Michigan; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor | $53,042 | $14,623 |
| 2 | Wayne State University | Detroit | $48,230 | $26,493 |
| 3 | Oakland University | Rochester Hills | $46,628 | Not available |
| 4 | Grand Valley State University | Allendale | $42,796 | $27,000 |
| 5 | Michigan State University | East Lansing | $41,512 | $28,084 |
| 6 | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | $41,490 | $31,000 |
| 7 | Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant | $39,577 | $31,000 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Anthropology in Michigan
What do Anthropology bachelor's degree graduates earn in Michigan?
Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $42,796 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $27,000 among the 6 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Michigan colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.