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Anthropology at University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,036/yr (3% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

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

ROI 21.7x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #5 of 178 Anthropology programs Top 5%

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	$559K	$554K	$506K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.9x	21.7x	19.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.9x	4.8x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	44%	41%	30%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	46	42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,524

Out-of-state: $114,636 (4.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,404

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Median Debt at Graduation

$14,491

6.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$53,927

86% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $29,036 track close to the $28,155 national median for Anthropology programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 21.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Anthropology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Anthropology's typical career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.

At $14,491 in median debt against $29,036 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #5 of 178 nationally, this is a top-5% Anthropology program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $53,927 show a 86% jump from the $29,036 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Florida

University of Florida admits 24% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, with 34,102 students enrolled in Gainesville, FL.

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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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Anthropology at University of Florida?

A score of 46/100 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 $505,834 in decade earnings vs $559,116 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Florida's Anthropology program stand out?

Ranked #5 of 178 programs nationally, University of Florida lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →