Anthropology at Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
36
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings
$27,283/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (121,600 openings/yr)
ROI
14.1x earnings multiple (7.1x 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 | $508K | $507K | $472K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.1x | 14.1x | 13.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.1x | 7.1x | 6.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 44% | 41% | 30% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 37 | 36 | 33 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$36,096
Out-of-state: $71,712 (7.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,875
9.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,116
69% growth from Year 1
About Missouri State University-Springfield
With 91% of applicants admitted, Missouri State University-Springfield prioritizes broad access, serving 13,407 students in Springfield, MO.
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$95,770/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Missouri State University-Springfield's Anthropology program score?
This program scores 36/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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