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Best Anthropology Schools in Washington

Washington has 5 colleges offering Anthropology programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 256 recent graduates. Graduates earn $24,540 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $25,966.

5
Schools in WA
$24,540
WA Avg. Earnings
$25,966
National Avg.
256
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Anthropology in Washington

Public Schools (4)
$25,127
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$22,192
avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Washington produce comparable or higher early earnings for Anthropology graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Anthropology Schools in Washington, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of Washington-Seattle Campus logo

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · Public

$31,278
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $30,755
Graduates: 108
Acceptance: 42.5%
#2
Western Washington University logo

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA · Public

$24,983
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $27,803
Graduates: 92
Acceptance: 91.3%
#3
Central Washington University logo

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA · Public

$23,649
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $23,677
Graduates: 28
Acceptance: 90.2%
#4
Washington State University logo

Washington State University

Pullman, WA · Public

$20,596
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $24,161
Graduates: 28
Acceptance: 85.4%
#5
Pacific Lutheran University logo

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA · Private

$22,192
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 80.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Anthropology in Washington?
University of Washington-Seattle Campus ranks #1 for Anthropology in Washington with median graduate earnings of $31,278 within two years of graduation. There are 5 schools offering Anthropology programs in the state.
How much do Anthropology graduates earn in Washington?
Anthropology graduates in Washington earn an average of $24,540 within two years of graduation. This is 5% below the national average of $25,966 for this major.
What is the hardest Anthropology school to get into in Washington?
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is the most selective Anthropology program in Washington with an acceptance rate of 42.5%. The average acceptance rate across Anthropology programs in the state is 78.0%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Anthropology in Washington?
In Washington, private Anthropology programs produce average earnings of $22,192 vs $25,127 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 4 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Washington

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.