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Anthropology at University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,758/yr (20% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 7.4x earnings multiple (3.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #56 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	$517K	$515K	$478K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.4x	7.4x	6.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.2x	3.2x	3.0x
Probability of Field Employment	44%	41%	30%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	37	32

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$69,848

Out-of-state: $160,520 (3.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,016

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,500

6.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,125

48% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Connecticut-Avery Point's Anthropology graduates start at $33,758/yr — above the $28,155 national average, though not by a wide margin.

At 7.4x 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 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $17,500 debt-to-$33,758 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #56 out of 178 programs, University of Connecticut-Avery Point's Anthropology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $33,758 to $50,125 shows 48% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Connecticut-Avery Point

A 87% acceptance rate means University of Connecticut-Avery Point is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 464 students in Groton, CT. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $46,016 — 34% less than the list price.

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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 University of Connecticut-Avery Point's Anthropology program score?

This program scores 37/100 — 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 →