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Anthropology Schools in Virginia

22 Anthropology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Anthropology is the 122nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
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: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.6%
  • White: 68.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.1%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 17,450 people employed in jobs related to an anthropology degree, compared to 474,750 nationwide.

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Wages for Anthropology Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a anthropology grad in the state is $84,130, compared to a typical salary of $94,080 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Virginia that offer anthropology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

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

The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $55,303 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 53%.

#2

William & Mary

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 54% get financial aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,593.

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

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at University of Virginia. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $22,006.

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
International Relations & Security 211
Economics 128
Political Science & Government 101
Geography & Cartography 61
Urban Studies 41
Sociology 39
Other Social Sciences 19
General Social Sciences 3

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