Anthropology at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
36
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings
$25,901/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (121,600 openings/yr)
ROI
16.5x 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 | $503K | $503K | $468K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 16.6x | 16.5x | 15.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.4x | 5.4x | 5.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 44% | 41% | 30% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 37 | 36 | 33 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$30,372
Out-of-state: $93,356 (5.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
12.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,735
73% growth from Year 1
About University of North Carolina at Greensboro
University of North Carolina at Greensboro accepts 90% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 13,848 in Greensboro, NC. 47% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
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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
How does University of North Carolina at Greensboro's Anthropology program score?
This program scores 36/100 — on the lower end for Anthropology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Do University of North Carolina at Greensboro Anthropology graduates earn enough to justify the loans?
The debt-to-income ratio of 1.0x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.
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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