Best Schools for Archeology

Archeology graduates earn a median of $40,591 within four years of graduating, ranking #275 out of 283 tracked majors — 35% below the median across all fields. There are 2 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 21 recent graduates.

Earnings for Archeology vary little between colleges — $38,243 to $42,939 from bottom to top. That is the usual pattern: the field you choose separates earnings more than the college you choose.

Schools

$40,591

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#275

of 283 Majors

Graduates

Archeology by State

Top Archeology Schools by Graduate Earnings

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

La Crosse, WI · Public

$42,939

4yr Earnings

26 grads · small sample

2yr: $24,201 (26)

1yr: $27,671 (21)

Acceptance: 73.3%

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA · Public

$38,243

4yr Earnings

17 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 91.3%

Majors with Similar Earnings

Zoology/Animal Biology $25,319 Leisure and Recreational Activities $25,301 Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education $25,194 Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services $24,961 Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology $24,797 Classical and Ancient Studies $23,818

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Archeology?

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse ranks #1 for Archeology with median graduate earnings of $42,939 within four years of graduating. There are 2 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Archeology graduates earn?

Archeology graduates earn an average of $40,591 within four years of graduating. This is 35% below the median across all majors. Earnings range from $38,243 to $42,939 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Archeology program?

The average acceptance rate across Archeology programs is 82.3%. The most selective program is at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with a 73.3% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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