Anthropology at Wichita State University
Wichita, KS · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
40
Optimistic
39
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings
$34,275/yr (22% vs median)
AI Risk
High (47% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (121,600 openings/yr)
ROI
12.1x 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 | $448K | $452K | $431K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.0x | 12.1x | 11.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.8x | 5.9x | 5.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 44% | 41% | 30% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 40 | 39 | 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)
$37,288
Out-of-state: $76,960 (5.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,975
6.6 months of Year 1 earnings
About Wichita State University
Wichita State University accepts 95% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 10,493 in Wichita, KS.
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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 Wichita State University's Anthropology program score?
This program scores 39/100 — 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 Wichita State University rank so high for Anthropology?
The #38 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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