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Anthropology at Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $21,157/yr (-25% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 13.6x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #146 of 178 Anthropology programs

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	$457K	$460K	$437K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.5x	13.6x	12.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.8x	4.8x	4.6x
Probability of Field Employment	44%	41%	30%
DegreeOutlook Score	28	27	25

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$33,912

Out-of-state: $94,836 (4.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$63,724

-88% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,125

12.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$35,931

70% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $21,157 per year, Anthropology graduates from Georgia State University earn below the $28,155 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 13.6x 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 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,125 debt-to-$21,157 income ratio translates to about 12 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #146 out of 178 programs, Georgia State University's financial outcomes for Anthropology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $21,157 to $35,931 over five years (70% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Georgia State University

Georgia State University accepts 62% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 27,109 students in Atlanta, GA. With 50% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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

View all 6 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Georgia State University's Anthropology program score?

This program scores 27/100 — 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.

Why are Anthropology earnings lower at Georgia State University?

Lower starting pay at Georgia State University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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