Anthropology at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
Waterbury, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
32
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,758/yr (20% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (121,600 openings/yr)
ROI
7.4x earnings multiple (3.2x 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 | $517K | $515K | $478K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 7.4x | 7.4x | 6.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.2x | 3.2x | 3.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 44% | 41% | 30% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 38 | 37 | 32 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$69,848
Out-of-state: $160,520 (3.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,500
6.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,125
48% growth from Year 1
About University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
With 87% of applicants admitted, University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 746 students in Waterbury, CT. 50% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $35,584 — 49% less than the list price.
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$95,770/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Anthropology at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus?
A score of 37/100 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 $477,765 in decade earnings vs $517,373 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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