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Anthropology at State University of New York at Oswego

Oswego, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $17,595/yr (-38% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 10.6x earnings multiple (5.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #159 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	$363K	$374K	$374K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.4x	10.6x	10.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.9x	5.0x	5.0x
Probability of Field Employment	44%	41%	30%
DegreeOutlook Score	27	26	24

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,076

Out-of-state: $74,716 (5.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$68,924

-96% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,362

13.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $17,595 per year, Anthropology graduates from State University of New York at Oswego earn below the $28,155 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 10.6x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

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

The $19,362 debt load exceeds a year of the $17,595 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

At #159 out of 178 programs, State University of New York at Oswego's financial outcomes for Anthropology trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About State University of New York at Oswego

With 80% of applicants admitted, State University of New York at Oswego prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 5,618 in Oswego, NY.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does State University of New York at Oswego's Anthropology program score?

This program scores 26/100 — on the lower end for Anthropology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Do State University of New York at Oswego Anthropology graduates earn enough to justify the loans?

The debt-to-income ratio of 1.1x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.

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 State University of New York at Oswego?

Lower starting pay at State University of New York at Oswego 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 →