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Anthropology at University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,922/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 16.4x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #83 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	$411K	$417K	$406K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.1x	16.4x	15.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.6x	4.6x	4.5x
Probability of Field Employment	44%	41%	30%
DegreeOutlook Score	35	34	31

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,472

Out-of-state: $89,868 (4.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$42,600

-67% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,787

8.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$27,017

0% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $26,922 track close to the $28,155 national median for Anthropology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Anthropology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Anthropology's typical career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 1% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $18,787 represents roughly 8 months of the $26,922 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #83 of 178 Anthropology programs, University of Central Florida scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida admits 40% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, one of the larger campuses at 59,095 students in Orlando, 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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Anthropology at University of Central Florida?

A score of 34/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Anthropology. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Anthropology careers?

With 47% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $406,122 in decade earnings vs $410,831 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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