University of Michigan-Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, MI

Anthropology

at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI

Moderate Value

Could go either way

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $21,259/yr starting out
⏱Not enough data to estimate payoff time
$Students on financial aid pay about $13,138/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $59,658 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$34,654/yr

Starting Salary

$21,259

Finish Rate

93.2%

Household Income

$34,654/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $13,138/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $21,516/yr)

4 Years Total

$138,616

Typical Debt

$19,500

Interest You'd Owe

+$7,106

What You'd Really Pay

$59,658

That's about $222/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$212,590

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$59,658

Salary Boost

+-29%

Ahead After 10 Years

$152,932

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost29.8/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed0/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost0/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate14/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.