Anthropology at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
29 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
30
Optimistic
29
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings $25,742/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk High (47% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (121,600 openings/yr)
ROI 6.3x earnings multiple (3.4x out-of-state)
Ranked #135 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 $546K $542K $497K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 6.3x 6.3x 5.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.4x 3.4x 3.1x
Probability of Field Employment 44% 41% 30%
DegreeOutlook Score 30 29 26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$86,096
Out-of-state: $159,560 (3.4x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$120,296
-40% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,667
11.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,315
95% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's Anthropology program produces graduates earning $25,742/yr — within striking distance of the $28,155 national average for this field.

At 6.3x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,667 debt-to-$25,742 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #135 out of 178 programs, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's financial outcomes for Anthropology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $25,742 to $50,315 over five years (95% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's 50% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, serving a student body of 20,189 in Pittsburgh, PA.

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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 Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's Anthropology program score?
This program scores 29/100 — 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 →