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Anthropology at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $21,787/yr (-23% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 9.2x earnings multiple (3.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #169 of 178 Anthropology programs

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	$434K	$438K	$422K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.1x	9.2x	8.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.8x	3.8x	3.7x
Probability of Field Employment	44%	41%	30%
DegreeOutlook Score	24	24	22

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$47,816

Out-of-state: $114,524 (3.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$80,060

-67% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,897

8.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$32,798

51% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College's Anthropology graduates start at $21,787/yr, trailing the $28,155 national average by 23%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

At 9.2x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $15,897 debt-to-$21,787 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #169 out of 178 programs, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College's financial outcomes for Anthropology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $21,787 to $32,798 over five years (51% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

A 74% acceptance rate means Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 29,207 in Baton Rouge, LA.

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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

View all 6 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College's Anthropology program score?

This program scores 24/100 — 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 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?

Lower starting pay at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 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. See full methodology →