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Sociology and Anthropology at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,388/yr (17% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (109,400 openings/yr)

ROI 7.4x earnings multiple (3.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #4 of 10 Sociology and Anthropology programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Sociology and Anthropology graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$446K	$451K	$431K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.3x	7.4x	7.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.5x	3.5x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	35	31

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$60,832

Out-of-state: $127,000 (3.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$82,420

-35% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

9.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $34,388 per year, Sociology and Anthropology graduates from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth earn slightly above the $29,310 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

At 7.4x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$34,388 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #4 out of 10 programs, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth's Sociology and Anthropology offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

About University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

With 92% of applicants admitted, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 5,289 in North Dartmouth, MA.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Sociologists $101,690/yr

Anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary $95,770/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth's Sociology and Anthropology program score?

This program scores 35/100 — on the lower end for Sociology and Anthropology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Sociology and Anthropology to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Sociology and Anthropology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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