Best Anthropology Schools in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 10 colleges offering Anthropology programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 281 recent graduates. Graduates earn $26,116 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $25,966.

Schools in PA

$26,116

PA Avg. Earnings

$25,966

National Avg.

256

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Anthropology in Pennsylvania

Public Schools (9)

$26,547

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (1)

$22,667

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Pennsylvania produce comparable or higher early earnings for Anthropology graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Anthropology Schools in Pennsylvania, Ranked by Earnings

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, PA · Public

$28,055

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,178

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: 94.8%

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,870

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 54.2%

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg

Greensburg, PA · Public

$24,499

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,236

Graduates: 69

Acceptance: 97.9%

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA · Public

$24,499

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,236

Graduates: 69

Acceptance: 49.7%

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, PA · Public

$28,598

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,083

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 89.4%

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA · Public

$36,308

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,166

Graduates: 43

Acceptance: 82.9%

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana, PA · Public

$18,771

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,018

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 91.2%

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 94.8%

Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr, PA · Private

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA · Public

$21,964

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 79.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Anthropology in Pennsylvania?

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania ranks #1 for Anthropology in Pennsylvania with median graduate earnings of $28,055 within two years of graduation. There are 10 schools offering Anthropology programs in the state.

How much do Anthropology graduates earn in Pennsylvania?

Anthropology graduates in Pennsylvania earn an average of $26,116 within two years of graduation. This is 1% above the national average of $25,966 for this major.

What is the hardest Anthropology school to get into in Pennsylvania?

Bryn Mawr College is the most selective Anthropology program in Pennsylvania with an acceptance rate of 31.1%. The average acceptance rate across Anthropology programs in the state is 76.5%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Anthropology in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania, private Anthropology programs produce average earnings of $22,667 vs $26,547 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 9 public and 1 private options in the state.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.