Anthropology at Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings
$26,836/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (121,600 openings/yr)
ROI
10.6x earnings multiple (3.9x 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 | $410K | $417K | $406K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.5x | 10.6x | 10.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.9x | 3.9x | 3.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 44% | 41% | 30% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 32 | 31 | 28 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$39,260
Out-of-state: $106,320 (3.9x ROI)
About Mississippi State University
A 76% acceptance rate means Mississippi State University is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 18,092 in Mississippi State, MS.
See all programs and financial aid at Mississippi State University →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 Mississippi State University?
A score of 31/100 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 $405,829 in decade earnings vs $410,392 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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