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Anthropology at Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,418/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (121,600 openings/yr)

ROI 22.8x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #63 of 178 Anthropology programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Anthropology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$441K	$445K	$426K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	22.6x	22.8x	21.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.4x	6.4x	6.2x
Probability of Field Employment	44%	41%	30%
DegreeOutlook Score	37	36	33

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$19,516

Out-of-state: $69,296 (6.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$32,004

-64% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,500

8.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$35,488

34% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Florida Atlantic University's Anthropology program produces graduates earning $26,418/yr — within striking distance of the $28,155 national average for this field.

The 22.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,500 debt-to-$26,418 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #63 out of 178 programs, Florida Atlantic University's Anthropology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $26,418 to $35,488 shows 34% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Florida Atlantic University

A 73% acceptance rate means Florida Atlantic University is accessible to most applicants, with 23,458 students enrolled in Boca Raton, FL.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Medical scientists, except epidemiologists $100,590/yr

Anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary $95,770/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Florida Atlantic University's Anthropology program score?

This program scores 36/100 — on the lower end for Anthropology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Anthropology to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Anthropology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 47% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →