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Anthropology at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, NH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,380/yr (8% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 5.7x earnings multiple (2.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #104 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	$428K	$434K	$418K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	5.6x	5.7x	5.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	2.8x	2.8x	2.7x
Probability of Field Employment	44%	41%	30%
DegreeOutlook Score	32	32	27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$76,448

Out-of-state: $155,528 (2.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$93,044

-22% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

10.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $30,380 per year, Anthropology graduates from University of New Hampshire-Main Campus earn slightly above the $28,155 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 5.7x 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 2% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $27,000 represents roughly 11 months of the $30,380 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #104 of 178 Anthropology programs, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

With 87% of applicants admitted, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 11,230 in Durham, NH.

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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 New Hampshire-Main Campus?

A score of 32/100 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 $417,982 in decade earnings vs $428,466 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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