Anthropology at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
35
Base Case
30
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,729/yr (13% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (121,600 openings/yr)
ROI
13.5x earnings multiple (4.1x 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 | $433K | $438K | $421K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.3x | 13.5x | 13.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.1x | 4.1x | 4.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 44% | 41% | 30% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 35 | 30 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$32,460
Out-of-state: $105,800 (4.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,600
7.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$35,253
11% growth from Year 1
About University of New Mexico-Main Campus
With 95% of applicants admitted, University of New Mexico-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 16,686 in Albuquerque, NM.
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$136,550/yr
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$100,590/yr
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$95,770/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of New Mexico-Main Campus's Anthropology program score?
This program scores 35/100 — 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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