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Anthropology at University of Virginia-Main Campus

If you plan to study Anthropology, take a look at what University of Virginia-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Virginia-Main Campus sits in Charlottesville, VA.

During the most recent reporting year, 46 anthropology graduations were recorded at University of Virginia-Main Campus.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Virginia-Main Campus

Many students take online classes at University of Virginia-Main Campus. Of 26,409 students, 1,962 (7%) studied exclusively online and 3,821 (14%) took at least some classes online.

Anthropology Rankings at University of Virginia-Main Campus

Rankings can help you compare University of Virginia-Main Campus’s Anthropology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#2 of 5
Best Value	Virginia	#5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#7 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#30 of 269
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#44 of 54
Best Value	Nationwide	#202 of 267

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#2 of 5
Best Value	Virginia	#5 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#7 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#30 of 269
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#44 of 54
Best Value	Nationwide	#202 of 267

Earnings for Anthropology Graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus

Those who finish University of Virginia-Main Campus’s Anthropology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$28,869
3 years	$31,098
5 years	$55,460

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Anthropology graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus is $13,885.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Anthropology graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Anthropology graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus are 80% women (37) and 20% men (9).

Anthropology Bachelor’s Program at University of Virginia-Main Campus

Among the 41 bachelor’s anthropology graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus, 90% were women (37) and 10% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	10
Asian	6
Two or More Races	4
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 61% of Anthropology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 38%.*

Anthropology Master’s Program at University of Virginia-Main Campus

Among the 3 master’s anthropology degrees awarded at University of Virginia-Main Campus, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Anthropology master’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 27%.*

Anthropology Doctoral Program at University of Virginia-Main Campus

Of the 2 doctoral anthropology degrees awarded at University of Virginia-Main Campus, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Anthropology doctoral degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Anthropology Concentrations at University of Virginia-Main Campus

This Anthropology program at University of Virginia-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Anthropology	46

Highest-Paying Careers for Anthropology Graduates

Students who finish Anthropology program at University of Virginia-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Anthropology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Forensic Science Technicians	$85,117
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
Anthropologists and Archeologists	$72,345

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.