# Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania: Anthropology (bachelor's)

Bloomsburg, PA. IPEDS 498562, CIP 45.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/commonwealth-university-of-pennsylvania/majors/anthropology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $29,813
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,927 (U.S. median for this major: $46,120 across 186 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $22,924)
- Rank in PA: 1 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the PA median for this major (7 colleges, $46,328): +$7,599
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,807

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,927 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Anthropology at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | $53,927 | $26,000 | $15,699 | 55% |
| Pennsylvania State University | $50,640 | $27,000 | $32,875 | 86% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | $46,328 | $25,000 | $17,945 | 40% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | $46,328 | $25,000 | $30,434 | 86% |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | $44,440 | not reported | $20,787 | 58% |
| Temple University | $43,793 | $26,000 | $28,198 | 75% |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | $42,604 | not reported | $16,804 | 56% |

## Careers
- Forensic Science Technicians (SOC 19-4092): median wage not reported metro, $61,580 PA, $72,060 U.S.; U.S. jobs 13.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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