U.S. median for this major: $46,120.
College Scorecard field of study; 35 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 48% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $22,924.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,161. College Scorecard.
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Anthropology: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Anthropology nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,374 | $48,681 | 2.7 years |
| $30–48k | $11,370 | $48,664 | 2.7 years |
| $48–75k | $13,877 | $59,394 | 3.3 years |
| $75–110k | $17,989 | $76,993 | 4.2 years |
| $110k+ | $20,099 | $86,024 | 4.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (41% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Anthropology graduates 4 years after graduating ($53,927) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $18,130 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Anthropology at Pennsylvania colleges
Every Pennsylvania college we cover that reports Anthropology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $53,927 | $26,000 | $15,699 | 54% |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University | $50,640 | $27,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| 3 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | $46,328 | $25,000 | $17,945 | 40% |
| 4 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $46,328 | $25,000 | $30,434 | 86% |
| 5 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | $44,440 | — | $20,787 | 58% |
| 6 | Temple University | $43,793 | $26,000 | $28,198 | 75% |
| 7 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania | $42,604 | — | $16,804 | 56% |
22 more Pennsylvania colleges offer Anthropology but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Anthropology graduates
Forensic Science Technicians
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +13.3% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
- Acceptance rate: 93% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 54% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $52,416
- Full cost breakdown · all 59 majors · overview
Related majors at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
- Political Science$56,161
- Sociology$50,984
- Economics$62,798
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Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Anthropology questions
How much do Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Anthropology graduates earn?
Anthropology graduates of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania earn a median $53,927 four years after graduating and $29,813 one year after. The U.S. median for Anthropology graduates across 186 colleges is $46,120.
How much debt do Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Anthropology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Anthropology graduates of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is $26,000, about 48% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,924.
Is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania a good school for Anthropology in Pennsylvania?
On pay, Anthropology graduates of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania earn $53,927 four years out, $7,599 above the median for the same major across 7 Pennsylvania colleges ($46,328) and $7,807 above the U.S. median ($46,120). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania rank for Anthropology in Pennsylvania?
Of 7 Pennsylvania colleges reporting Anthropology graduate earnings, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Anthropology graduates get?
A common career is forensic science technicians, with a median wage of $61,580 in Pennsylvania and $72,060 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Anthropology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/commonwealth-university-of-pennsylvania/majors/anthropology (College Scorecard and BLS data).