Associate's Degree
Anthropology at University of California-Merced
Merced, California · See Anthropology nationally
Strong return
+$29,734 over 10 years
For graduates of Anthropology at University of California-Merced.
Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.
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Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$50,370
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
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Median debt as of 2024
$29,734
10-year net gain as of 2024
Anthropology at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
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| 1 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | Associate's | $55,905 | $10,663 | +971% | Strong return |
| 2 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | Associate's | $56,381 | $13,421 | +757% | Strong return |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | Associate's | $65,575 | $13,997 | +556% | Strong return |
| 4 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | Associate's | $53,927 | $14,491 | +499% | Strong return |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | Associate's | $63,390 | $12,572 | +483% | Strong return |
| 6 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | Associate's | $61,569 | $11,715 | +411% | Strong return |
| 7 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | Associate's | $53,927 | $14,491 | +386% | Strong return |
| 8 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | Associate's | $69,305 | $21,515 | +359% | Strong return |
| 9 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | Associate's | $62,067 | $20,070 | +341% | Strong return |
| 10 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | Associate's | $68,212 | $32,250 | +323% | Strong return |
Other majors at University of California-Merced
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | Associate's | $102,036 | $19,003 | +1,746% | Strong return |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Associate's | $89,244 | $20,816 | +1,302% | Strong return |
| Mechanical Engineering | Associate's | $85,156 | $18,498 | +1,208% | Strong return |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | Associate's | $83,194 | $20,619 | +1,113% | Strong return |
| Applied Mathematics | Associate's | $79,461 | $15,500 | +1,064% | Strong return |
| Economics | Associate's | $71,331 | $19,303 | +749% | Strong return |
| Biology, General | Associate's | $67,342 | $18,000 | +632% | Strong return |
| Chemistry | Associate's | $64,086 | $14,500 | +553% | Strong return |
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Anthropology at University of California-Merced
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.