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Anthropology at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, 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 #55 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)

$35,584

49% 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

At $33,758 per year, Anthropology graduates from University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus earn slightly above the $28,155 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 7.4x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

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 8% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $17,500 represents roughly 6 months of the $33,758 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #55 of 178 Anthropology programs, University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $33,758 to $50,125 over five years — a 48% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

With 87% of applicants admitted, University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 746 students in Waterbury, CT. 50% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $35,584 — 49% 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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Anthropology at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus?

A score of 37/100 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 $477,765 in decade earnings vs $517,373 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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