Anthropology at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
38
Base Case
32
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,261/yr (18% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (121,600 openings/yr)
ROI
11.8x 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 | $473K | $474K | $448K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.8x | 11.8x | 11.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.4x | 5.4x | 5.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 44% | 41% | 30% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 38 | 38 | 32 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$40,080
Out-of-state: $88,080 (5.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,491
8.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$42,673
28% growth from Year 1
About University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
A 88% acceptance rate means University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 16,762 in Milwaukee, WI.
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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 Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Anthropology program score?
This program scores 38/100 — 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.
Why does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee rank so high for Anthropology?
The #45 ranking out of 178 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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