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Anthropology at CUNY Hunter College

New York, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,680/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 17.0x earnings multiple (8.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #50 of 178 Anthropology programs Top 50%

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	$502K	$501K	$467K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.0x	17.0x	15.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.2x	8.2x	7.6x
Probability of Field Employment	44%	41%	30%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	37	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,528

Out-of-state: $61,328 (8.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$9,784

67% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$8,772

3.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,882

68% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

CUNY Hunter College's Anthropology program produces graduates earning $26,680/yr — within striking distance of the $28,155 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.0x 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 7% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $8,772 in median debt clears quickly against $26,680 in annual earnings.

At #50 of 178 Anthropology programs, CUNY Hunter College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $44,882 show a 68% jump from the $26,680 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About CUNY Hunter College

CUNY Hunter College's 54% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, enrolling 16,642 students in New York, NY. With 55% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $9,784 over four years — 67% below sticker price.

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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 CUNY Hunter College?

A score of 37/100 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 $467,282 in decade earnings vs $501,785 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Is CUNY Hunter College a hidden gem for Anthropology?

After financial aid, the average student pays $9,784 over four years — 67% below the $29,528 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

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