Best colleges for Anthropology in New York
Program-level earnings — not school prestige — rank these. Among the New York programs in the federal field-of-study file, Columbia University in the City of New York leads: its Anthropology graduates earn a median $83,493 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 | Columbia University in the City of New York | $83,493 | +$36,817 |
| 2 | Fordham University | $66,562 | +$19,886 |
| 3 | CUNY Lehman College | $60,488 | +$13,812 |
| 4 | Stony Brook University | $58,329 | +$11,653 |
Frequently asked questions
Which New York college is best for Anthropology?
By graduate earnings, Columbia University in the City of New York — its Anthropology bachelor's graduates earn a median $83,493 four years out, the highest of the 4 New York programs in the federal file.
What do Anthropology graduates earn in New York?
Across the ranked New York programs, median earnings four years after completion run from $58,329 to $83,493. 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.