Anthropology at Binghamton University

Vestal, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree
43 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
43
Optimistic
43
Base Case
38
Pessimistic
Earnings $30,978/yr (10% vs median)
AI Risk High (47% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (121,600 openings/yr)
ROI 13.2x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #14 of 178 Anthropology programs Top 10%

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 $553K $548K $502K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.3x 13.2x 12.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.7x 4.7x 4.3x
Probability of Field Employment 44% 41% 30%
DegreeOutlook Score 43 43 38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$41,452
Out-of-state: $117,812 (4.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$85,456
-106% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,587
8.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,092
75% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Binghamton University's Anthropology graduates start at $30,978/yr — above the $28,155 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 13.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,587 debt-to-$30,978 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

A #14 ranking out of 178 Anthropology programs nationally puts Binghamton University in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

Earnings growth from $30,978 to $54,092 over five years (75% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Binghamton University

Admission to Binghamton University is competitive, with 38% of applicants accepted, with a mid-sized student body of 14,401 in Vestal, NY.

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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 Binghamton University's Anthropology program score?
This program scores 43/100 — 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 →