Best colleges for Anthropology in California
Program-level earnings — not school prestige — rank these. Among the California programs in the federal field-of-study file, University of California-Berkeley leads: its Anthropology graduates earn a median $64,359 four years after finishing, against the field's $46,676 national median. (Scorecard field-of-study, 2026.)
| # | College | Grad earnings, 4 yrs | Vs field median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley | $64,359 | +$17,683 |
| 2 | Sonoma State University | $62,674 | +$15,998 |
| 3 | San Francisco State University | $61,300 | +$14,624 |
Frequently asked questions
Which California college is best for Anthropology?
By graduate earnings, University of California-Berkeley — its Anthropology bachelor's graduates earn a median $64,359 four years out, the highest of the 3 California programs in the federal file.
What do Anthropology graduates earn in California?
Across the ranked California programs, median earnings four years after completion run from $61,300 to $64,359. The field's national median is $46,676.
Is a Anthropology degree worth it?
On national medians the field sits at or below the $48,360 high-school baseline — the specific school and role decide whether it pays. The programs ranked here are the state's strongest.