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Anthropology in Virginia

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Anthropology Schools in Virginia

219 students earned Anthropology degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Anthropology is the 97th most popular major out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 197
Master’s Degree 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.0%
  • White: 59.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in Virginia

17,450 people in the state and 474,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to anthropology.

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Wages for Anthropology Jobs in Virginia

In this state, anthropology grads earn an average of $84,130. Nationwide, they make an average of $94,080.

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There are 9 colleges in Virginia that offer anthropology degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,006.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average.

#3

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,050 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,490. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#5

William & Mary

Williamsburg
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,293 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. In their early career, UMW grads earn an average salary of $46,321.

#8

Longwood University

Farmville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,841 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,005 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Longwood. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

University of Richmond

University of Richmond
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,056 Total Students

66% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $27,050. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Anthropology Careers in VA

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Managers 11% $130,590
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 10% $81,570
Anthropologists and Archeologists 6% $61,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Political Science & Government 1,786
General Social Sciences 1,592
Economics 1,329
International Relations & Security 1,122
Sociology 937
Criminology 302
Geography & Cartography 233
Urban Studies 81

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