Anthropology at Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
25
Optimistic
24
Base Case
22
Pessimistic
Earnings
$22,326/yr (-21% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (121,600 openings/yr)
ROI
9.0x earnings multiple (6.8x 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 | $438K | $442K | $424K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.9x | 9.0x | 8.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.7x | 6.8x | 6.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 44% | 41% | 30% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 25 | 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)
$49,048
Out-of-state: $64,928 (6.8x ROI)
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$33,623
51% growth from Year 1
About Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville University of Pennsylvania accepts 89% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 5,610 students in Millersville, PA.
See all programs and financial aid at Millersville University of Pennsylvania →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
How does Millersville University of Pennsylvania'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 Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
Lower starting pay at Millersville University of Pennsylvania 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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