Pennsylvania · Archeology

Best colleges for Archeology in Pennsylvania

Ranked by graduates a year

Bryn Mawr College, Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Dickinson College award the most Archeology degrees and certificates in Pennsylvania: 10, 10 and 8 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 5 Pennsylvania colleges offer Archeology and award 32 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Archeology program focuses on the study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture. Students will explore artifacts, architecture, and cultural landscapes to gain insights into past societies. This program…

Institutions
5
offering CIP 45.03
States offered
30
with a program page
Degrees / yr
32
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,055
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
75%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Anthropologists and Archeologists
$76,250
BLS OEWS May 2025

5 institutions offering Archeology in Pennsylvania

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr Private not-for-profit
—1082%$19,073—
2Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana Public
—1056%——
3Dickinson College
Carlisle Private not-for-profit
—880%$22,831—
4University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Private not-for-profit
—397%$22,055—
5Lycoming College
Williamsport Private not-for-profit
—160%$17,924—

Colleges awarding the most Archeology degrees in Pennsylvania

Top 5 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr Private not-for-profit
10Not reported
2Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana Public
10Not reported
3Dickinson College
Carlisle Private not-for-profit
8Not reported
4University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Private not-for-profit
3Not reported
5Lycoming College
Williamsport Private not-for-profit
1Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Anthropologists and Archeologists (SOC 19-3091).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.7%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$64,910
typically Master's degree

Top skills

WritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionActive Learning

What Anthropologists and Archeologists earn in Pennsylvania

Jobs in Pennsylvania
130
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$76,250
median $79,660
Best-paying metro
$80,770
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Archeology programs in Pennsylvania.

Which Pennsylvania colleges award the most Archeology degrees?+

Bryn Mawr College (10 graduates a year), Indiana University of Pennsylvania (10 graduates a year) and Dickinson College (8 graduates a year) award the most Archeology degrees and certificates in Pennsylvania, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 5 Pennsylvania colleges offer Archeology.

How much do Anthropologists and Archeologists earn in Pennsylvania?+

The average annual wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in Pennsylvania is $76,250 (median $79,660), across about 130 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Archeology program?+

The Archeology program focuses on the study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture. Students will explore artifacts, architecture, and cultural landscapes to gain insights into past societies. This program…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop writing, speaking, critical thinking, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Anthropologists and Archeologists?+

The national job outlook is about +3.7% growth with around 800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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