Anthropology bachelor's degree programs in Ohio
Compare 10 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Ohio
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus · $22,834 federal debt$50,0552Ohio University-Zanesville CampusZanesville · $27,000 federal debt$44,3273Ohio University-Main CampusAthens · $27,000 federal debt$44,3274Ohio University-Lancaster CampusLancaster · $27,000 federal debt$44,3275Ohio University-Southern CampusIronton · $27,000 federal debt$44,3276Ohio University-Chillicothe CampusChillicothe · $27,000 federal debt$44,3277Ohio University-Eastern CampusSaint Clairsville · $27,000 federal debt$44,3278Kent State University at KentKent · $26,697 federal debt$40,6629Cleveland State UniversityCleveland · $21,709 federal debt$38,97210Miami University-OxfordOxford · $26,943 federal debt$33,527
CAREER CONTEXT IN OH
What related occupations pay in Ohio
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
- $129,940
- Middle 50% wage range
- $92,740–$168,600
- State employment
- 7,360
- Projected growth
- +4.9%
- Annual openings
- 100,900
25-1061Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $76,440
- Middle 50% wage range
- $61,260–$104,220
- State employment
- 180
- Projected growth
- +2.6%
- Annual openings
- 400
19-3091Anthropologists and Archeologists
- State median wage
- $59,160
- Middle 50% wage range
- $48,170–$62,250
- State employment
- 70
- Projected growth
- +6.0%
- Annual openings
- 800
19-1042Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- State median wage
- $83,910
- Middle 50% wage range
- $66,690–$105,690
- State employment
- 4,840
- Projected growth
- +12.6%
- Annual openings
- 10,500
25-1062Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $80,060
- Middle 50% wage range
- $62,950–$103,560
- State employment
- 390
- Projected growth
- +2.7%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Ohio; 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 | Ohio State University-Main Campus | Columbus | $50,055 | $22,834 |
| 2 | Ohio University-Zanesville Campus | Zanesville | $44,327 | $27,000 |
| 3 | Ohio University-Main Campus | Athens | $44,327 | $27,000 |
| 4 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Lancaster | $44,327 | $27,000 |
| 5 | Ohio University-Southern Campus | Ironton | $44,327 | $27,000 |
| 6 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | Chillicothe | $44,327 | $27,000 |
| 7 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus | Saint Clairsville | $44,327 | $27,000 |
| 8 | Kent State University at Kent | Kent | $40,662 | $26,697 |
| 9 | Cleveland State University | Cleveland | $38,972 | $21,709 |
| 10 | Miami University-Oxford | Oxford | $33,527 | $26,943 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Anthropology in Ohio
What do Anthropology bachelor's degree graduates earn in Ohio?
Across 10 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $44,327 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $27,000 among the 10 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Ohio colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Ohio State University-Main Campus has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.