Compare 12 Anatomy. programs in the West. Average earnings: $48,784.
With top graduates earning $60,883, Anatomy stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $12K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
University of California-Santa Cruz leads with Anatomy graduates earning $60,883, followed closely by UC Davis at $58,426. The average across all 12 programs is $48,784, yet the top three UC programs all exceed $55K while maintaining strong cohort sizes from 52 to 341 students.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. UC Davis graduates borrow $13,000 and face just a 5.0% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making it the clear value leader.
Highest program earnings: $60,883
Strong outcomes with 63% acceptance
5.0% payment burden | Excellent
16.3% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $60,883 | 341 | $16,666 | Excellent | $28,682 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $58,426 | 52 | $13,000 | Excellent | $25,733 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $55,461 | 263 | $14,000 | Excellent | $26,176 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $53,788 | 724 | $13,000 | Excellent | $28,508 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $52,781 | 203 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Challenging | |
| #6 | Montana State UniversityPublic | $50,739 | 76 | $22,500 | Good | $25,000 | Challenging |
| #7 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $48,797 | 139 | $19,620 | Good | $30,126 | High |
| #8 | $46,707 | 62 | $18,500 | Good | $23,123 | High | |
| #9 | $45,504 | 152 | $19,500 | Good | $46,340 | High | |
| #10 | $40,765 | 40 | $13,993 | Good | $26,465 | High | |
| #11 | University Of Puget SoundPrivate | $37,568 | 18 | $25,000 | Challenging | $52,058 | High |
| #12 | $33,993 | 35 | $17,500 | Challenging | $18,275 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
