Best Anthropology Schools Near Meadville, PA (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Meadville, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs. Meadville has a population of about 12,723. Median household income is $46,012 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning anthropology-related role is Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $100,880 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Anthropology Schools to Meadville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer anthropology programs near Meadville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Meadville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Meadville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Mercyhurst University

Erie, PA 32.0 miles from Meadville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,452
Avg net price $19,444/yr
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  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA 83.7 miles from Meadville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,125
Avg net price $30,434/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 239

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana, PA 87.8 miles from Meadville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,019
Avg net price $16,804/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 109

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg

Greensburg, PA 100.0 miles from Meadville
  • 4 year
40.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,125
Avg net price $17,945/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Saint Vincent College

Latrobe, PA 101.3 miles from Meadville
  • 4 year
59.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,982
Avg net price $23,510/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Pennsylvania Western University

California, PA 110.2 miles from Meadville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,295
Avg net price $18,256/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Waynesburg University

Waynesburg, PA 120.8 miles from Meadville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,537
Avg net price $18,235/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA 132.5 miles from Meadville
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 61%
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $32,875/yr
Tuition
In‑state$20,644
Out‑of‑state$41,790
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 214

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania anthropology page.

Anthropology Wages Near Meadville

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Anthropologists and Archeologists $79,660
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $100,880
Archivists $60,690
Curators $62,100
Museum Technicians and Conservators $47,150
Social Science Research Assistants $54,610
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,760

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Meadville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 12,723 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $46,012 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near Meadville, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near Meadville. The closest is Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA (32.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cleveland State University (79.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles in Pennsylvania?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary ($100,880), Anthropologists and Archeologists ($79,660), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($68,760). Wages for Meadville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Erie instead of Meadville?

Erie, PA is 32.6 miles from Meadville and has its own set of local anthropology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Meadville an affordable place to study anthropology?

Meadville’s median household income of $46,012 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Meadville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Meadville

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Meadville:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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