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Anthropology in Pennsylvania

Anthropology Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2022-2023, 333 students earned their Anthropology degrees in PA.

In terms of popularity, Anthropology is the 140th most popular major in the state out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors in Pennsylvania

Anthropology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a anthropology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of anthropology majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
  • White: 65.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.9%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 11,360 people in the state and 474,750 people in the nation working in anthropology jobs.

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Wages for Anthropology Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a anthropology grad in the state is $94,090, compared to a typical salary of $94,080 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer anthropology degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $29,187. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. 77% of the teachers are full time.

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Eastern University

Saint Davids
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,504 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,144. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,790 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. An average student at Mercyhurst will pay a net price of $23,666.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,138.

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#3

Temple University

Philadelphia
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 56%. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate.

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Anthropology Careers in PA

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Anthropologists and Archeologists -15% $65,730

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to anthropology.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Geography & Cartography 330
Economics 181
Political Science & Government 60
International Relations & Security 59
Sociology 54
Other Social Sciences 33
General Social Sciences 19
Archeology 15

View all majors related to Anthropology

View Nationwide Anthropology Report

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