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Anthropology at University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,565/yr (30% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 9.0x earnings multiple (3.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #7 of 178 Anthropology programs Top 5%

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	$560K	$555K	$507K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.0x	9.0x	8.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.8x	3.7x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	44%	41%	30%
DegreeOutlook Score	45	45	39

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$61,984

Out-of-state: $148,696 (3.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,128

-18% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,750

7.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,722

58% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Massachusetts-Boston Anthropology graduates command $36,565/yr out of the gate, well above the $28,155 national median. That 30% premium suggests the program's reputation carries real labor-market weight.

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 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,750 debt-to-$36,565 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #7 out of 178 programs, University of Massachusetts-Boston's Anthropology program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $36,565 to $57,722 over five years (58% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Massachusetts-Boston

A 83% acceptance rate means University of Massachusetts-Boston is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 11,848 in Boston, MA. Pell Grant recipients make up 43% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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 Massachusetts-Boston's Anthropology program score?

This program scores 45/100 — 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 does University of Massachusetts-Boston rank so high for Anthropology?

The #7 ranking out of 178 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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