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Anthropology at CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,879/yr (38% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 18.2x earnings multiple (8.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #1 of 178 Anthropology programs Top 1%

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	$543K	$539K	$495K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.3x	18.2x	16.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.8x	8.8x	8.1x
Probability of Field Employment	44%	41%	30%
DegreeOutlook Score	55	54	48

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,640

Out-of-state: $61,440 (8.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$13,928

53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$10,663

3.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$55,905

44% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates of CUNY Lehman College's Anthropology program earn $38,879/yr in their first year — 38% above the $28,155 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 18.2x 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 9% gap from the optimistic case.

At $10,663 in median debt against $38,879 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #1 of 178 Anthropology programs nationally, CUNY Lehman College sits in the top 1% — one of the strongest programs in the country by financial outcomes.

Earnings grow from $38,879 to $55,905 over five years — a 44% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About CUNY Lehman College

With a 55% acceptance rate, CUNY Lehman College is moderately selective, enrolling 10,438 students in Bronx, NY. With 61% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $13,928 over four years — 53% 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 Lehman College?

A score of 54/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Anthropology field.

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 $494,817 in decade earnings vs $542,731 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes CUNY Lehman College's Anthropology program stand out?

Ranked #1 of 178 programs nationally, CUNY Lehman College lands in the top 1%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Is CUNY Lehman College a hidden gem for Anthropology?

After financial aid, the average student pays $13,928 over four years — 53% below the $29,640 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 →