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Anthropology at University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,619/yr (12% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 18.4x earnings multiple (6.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #27 of 178 Anthropology programs Top 25%

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	$435K	$439K	$422K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.2x	18.4x	17.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.4x	6.5x	6.2x
Probability of Field Employment	44%	41%	30%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	41	36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$23,884

Out-of-state: $68,096 (6.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$61,800

-159% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,782

8.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $31,619 at University of West Georgia come in 12% above the national median of $28,155 for Anthropology programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 18.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Anthropology programs nationally.

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 3% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $22,782 represents roughly 9 months of the $31,619 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #27 of 178 nationally, this is a top-5% Anthropology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

About University of West Georgia

A 49% admission rate makes University of West Georgia accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with a mid-sized student body of 7,485 in Carrollton, GA. 42% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic 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

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 West Georgia?

A score of 41/100 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 $422,231 in decade earnings vs $434,787 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of West Georgia's Anthropology program stand out?

Ranked #27 of 178 programs nationally, University of West Georgia lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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