Anthropology at SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings
$26,218/yr (-7% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (121,600 openings/yr)
ROI
11.5x earnings multiple (5.4x 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 | $407K | $414K | $404K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.4x | 11.5x | 11.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.3x | 5.4x | 5.3x |
| 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)
$35,864
Out-of-state: $76,824 (5.4x ROI)
About SUNY College at Geneseo
With a 64% acceptance rate, SUNY College at Geneseo is moderately selective, with a smaller student body of 3,855 in Geneseo, NY.
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Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
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$100,590/yr
Anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary
$95,770/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does SUNY College at Geneseo's Anthropology program score?
This program scores 31/100 — 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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