Anthropology at California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
45
Optimistic
44
Base Case
39
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,460/yr (15% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (121,600 openings/yr)
ROI
16.8x earnings multiple (6.5x out-of-state)
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 | $511K | $510K | $474K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 16.8x | 16.8x | 15.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.6x | 6.5x | 6.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 44% | 41% | 30% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 45 | 44 | 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)
$30,408
Out-of-state: $77,928 (6.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,750
6.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,680
50% growth from Year 1
About California State University-Sacramento
A 94% acceptance rate means California State University-Sacramento is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 27,867 students in Sacramento, CA. 49% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at California State University-Sacramento →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 California State University-Sacramento?
A score of 44/100 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 $473,560 in decade earnings vs $511,116 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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