Anthropology at Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
28
Optimistic
27
Base Case
25
Pessimistic
Earnings
$21,157/yr (-25% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (121,600 openings/yr)
ROI
13.6x earnings multiple (4.8x 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 | $457K | $460K | $437K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.5x | 13.6x | 12.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.8x | 4.8x | 4.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 44% | 41% | 30% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 28 | 27 | 25 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$33,912
Out-of-state: $94,836 (4.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,125
12.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$35,931
70% growth from Year 1
About Georgia State University
Georgia State University accepts 62% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 27,109 students in Atlanta, GA. With 50% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
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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 Georgia State University's Anthropology program score?
This program scores 27/100 — 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.
Why are Anthropology earnings lower at Georgia State University?
Lower starting pay at Georgia State University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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