Anthropology Schools in Virginia
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in Virginia
28,360 people in the state and 831,490 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Anthropology.
Wages for Anthropology Jobs in Virginia
In this state, Anthropology grads earn an average of $153,455. Nationwide, they make an average of $139,365.
Most Popular Anthropology Programs in VA
There are 5 colleges in Virginia that offer Anthropology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,471 a year. About 17% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $55,366 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 89% of applicants. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $49,873 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 33%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,545 a year. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,934 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 93% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.
Anthropology Careers in VA
Some of the careers Anthropology majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance Managers | 13% | $117,178 |
| Anthropologists and Archeologists | 13% | $72,345 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | 10% | $169,952 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 10% | $77,828 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | 9% | $85,117 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 9% | $111,314 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 7% | $51,341 |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 7% | $47,517 |
| Managers, All Other | 6% | $95,684 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | 5% | $122,567 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | 2% | $165,723 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | -2% | $99,321 |
Related Majors in Virginia
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Anthropology.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science & Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| General Social Sciences | 17,510 |
| International Relations & Security | 13,035 |
| Criminology | 10,365 |
| Geography & Cartography | 7,105 |
| Other Social Sciences | 1,942 |
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