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Anthropology in Virginia

Anthropology Schools in Virginia

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.

Anthropology Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

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.

Anthropology Wages Nationwide vs. 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.

#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg

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%.

#4

James Madison University

Harrisonburg

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

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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