2023 Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia
Finding the Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 219 degrees and certificates were awarded to anthropology students who went to a Virginia college or university. This makes it the #97 most popular major in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 8 schools in Virginia to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia
The colleges and universities below are the best for anthropology majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top Virginia Schools for a Bachelor's in Anthropology
Our analysis found University of Virginia - Main Campus to be the best school for anthropology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Virginia. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a very large student population.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, anthropology majors at University of Virginia accumulate an average of around $15,794 in student debt.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at James Madison University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best anthropology schools in Virginia. JMU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Harrisonburg.
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Out of the 8 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, William & Mary landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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Out of the 8 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Richmond landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of University of Richmond, URichmond is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Mary Washington. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the midsize suburb of Fredericksburg, UMW is a public college with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #6, George Mason University did quite well on this year’s best schools for anthropology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a very large student population.
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With a ranking of #7, Radford University did quite well on this year’s best schools for anthropology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Radford is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Radford.
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Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
On average, anthropology graduates from VCU take out $25,154 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 233 |
| North Carolina | 406 |
| Florida | 541 |
| Tennessee | 154 |
| Kentucky | 103 |
| South Carolina | 78 |
| Louisiana | 88 |
| Arkansas | 68 |
| Alabama | 97 |
| Mississippi | 54 |
| West Virginia | 13 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Anthropology
Anthropology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Anthropology
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Economics | 49,055 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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