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Anthropology at Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $22,326/yr (-21% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 9.0x earnings multiple (6.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #171 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	$438K	$442K	$424K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.9x	9.0x	8.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.7x	6.8x	6.5x
Probability of Field Employment	44%	41%	30%
DegreeOutlook Score	25	24	22

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$49,048

Out-of-state: $64,928 (6.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$80,924

-65% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$33,623

51% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $22,326 place Millersville University of Pennsylvania below the $28,155 national median for Anthropology — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

At 9.0x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

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

At #171 out of 178 programs, Millersville University of Pennsylvania's financial outcomes for Anthropology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $22,326 to $33,623 over five years (51% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville University of Pennsylvania accepts 89% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 5,610 students in Millersville, PA.

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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 Millersville University of Pennsylvania's Anthropology program score?

This program scores 24/100 — 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 Millersville University of Pennsylvania?

Lower starting pay at Millersville University of Pennsylvania 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 →