Field of study · CIP 45.03
Archeology
Offered at 75 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 13 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 3 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 37 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 13 | — | — | — |
| Doctoral | 6 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 3 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | WI | $31,730 | $43,005 | $18,250 |
| 2 | Western Washington University | WA | $31,745 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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