Anthropology at University of North Texas
Denton, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
34
Base Case
30
Pessimistic
Earnings
$28,160/yr (0% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (121,600 openings/yr)
ROI
11.2x earnings multiple (5.9x 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 | $502K | $468K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.3x | 11.2x | 10.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.9x | 5.9x | 5.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 44% | 41% | 30% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 34 | 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)
$44,656
Out-of-state: $84,976 (5.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
8.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,720
62% growth from Year 1
About University of North Texas
With 72% of applicants admitted, University of North Texas prioritizes broad access, serving a student body of 33,680 in Denton, TX.
See all programs and financial aid at University of North Texas →Top Career Paths
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
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$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 North Texas?
A score of 34/100 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 $468,068 in decade earnings vs $502,950 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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