Compare 10 Anthropology. programs in Ohio. Average earnings: $33,153.
Anthropology programs in Ohio produce graduates earning between $19,227 and $54,040—a $35K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 10 ranked programs, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Case Western Reserve University's Anthropology program leads with graduates earning $54,040, well above the state average of $33,153. Miami University-Oxford follows at $48,634, while Ohio State delivers $38,101—proving that program-level factors drive outcomes more than overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Case Western graduates borrow $24,000 and face just a 10.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44, graduates can pay off their student debt with about 5 months of salary.
Highest program earnings: $54,040
Strong outcomes ($48,634) with 82% acceptance
10.5% payment burden | Good
26.2% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $54,040 | 34 | $24,000 | Good | $31,458 | High | |
| #2 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $48,634 | 29 | $23,000 | Manageable | $34,512 | High |
| #3 | $38,101 | 65 | $19,976 | Manageable | $25,868 | High | |
| #4 | $35,573 | 14 | $21,797 | Challenging | $16,998 | High | |
| #5 | $33,634 | 18 | $21,056 | High | $23,508 | High | |
| #6 | $26,739 | 25 | $24,500 | High | $21,394 | High | |
| #7 | $25,194 | 18 | $21,250 | High | $23,602 | High | |
| #8 | The College Of WoosterPrivate | $25,194 | 11 | $26,500 | High | $42,874 | High |
| #9 | Oberlin CollegePrivate | $25,194 | 16 | $26,000 | High | $45,976 | High |
| #10 | $19,227 | 6 | $24,000 | High | $16,900 | 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 →
