Compare 24 Anthropology. programs in New York. Average earnings: $34,374.
The highest-earning Anthropology program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $37K earnings gap across 24 programs in New York, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Columbia University's Anthropology program leads with graduates earning $57,281, well above the state average of $34,374. New York University follows at $53,355, while Binghamton University proves that SUNY programs compete at $49,465—demonstrating that program quality varies independently of overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. CUNY Lehman College graduates borrow $10,950 and face just a 6.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their $46,493 median salary, proving top value doesn't require top prestige.
Highest program earnings: $57,281
Strong outcomes ($46,873) with 56% acceptance
6.3% payment burden | Excellent
14.2% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $57,281 | 37 | $21,500 | Good | $35,000 | Challenging | |
| #2 | New York UniversityPrivate | $53,355 | 25 | $20,500 | Good | $64,795 | High |
| #3 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $49,465 | 38 | $18,500 | Good | $27,270 | High |
| #4 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $46,873 | 32 | $24,300 | Manageable | $37,095 | High |
| #5 | Cuny Lehman CollegePublic | $46,493 | 64 | $10,950 | Excellent | $11,955 | Manageable |
| #6 | Suny OneontaPublic | $45,936 | 13 | $19,812 | Good | $24,845 | High |
| #7 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $43,909 | 44 | $11,000 | Excellent | $20,252 | Challenging |
| #8 | University At AlbanyPublic | $41,534 | 21 | $19,500 | Manageable | $22,398 | High |
| #9 | University At BuffaloPublic | $40,392 | 28 | $19,000 | Manageable | $20,734 | High |
| #10 | Cuny Queens CollegePublic | $38,056 | 39 | $10,298 | Good | $17,680 | High |
| #11 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $34,526 | 13 | $14,000 | Manageable | $38,000 | High |
| #12 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $33,993 | 23 | $26,000 | High | $39,841 | High |
| #13 | Cuny City CollegePublic | $32,569 | 17 | $11,990 | Manageable | $17,460 | High |
| #14 | Suny BrockportPublic | $31,127 | 8 | $20,000 | High | $16,353 | High |
| #15 | Barnard CollegePrivate | $30,771 | 13 | $18,000 | High | $65,000 | High |
| #16 | Skidmore CollegePrivate | $29,685 | 17 | $19,500 | High | $60,000 | High |
| #17 | $25,774 | 15 | $20,880 | High | $19,416 | High | |
| #18 | Suny College At PotsdamPublic | $25,194 | 6 | $24,250 | High | $19,000 | High |
| #19 | Suny College At GeneseoPublic | $21,052 | 22 | $19,500 | High | $22,092 | High |
| #20 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $20,140 | 32 | $18,228 | High | $21,400 | High |
| #21 | $19,623 | 12 | $18,750 | High | $23,871 | High | |
| #22 | $19,227 | 16 | $21,196 | High | $19,010 | High | |
| #23 | Ithaca CollegePrivate | $19,227 | 9 | $24,000 | High | $53,476 | High |
| #24 | Suny At Purchase CollegePublic | $18,771 | 18 | $21,067 | High | $30,798 | 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.
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