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Anthropology at Virginia Commonwealth University

24 Bachelor's Degrees
#175 Overall Quality
$22,732 Bachelor's Salary
Anthropology is one of the majors in the social sciences program at Virginia Commonwealth University.

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how VCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.

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Anthropology Degrees Available at VCU

VCU Anthropology Rankings

The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #175 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 172
Best Anthropology Schools 175

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.

How Much Do Anthropology Graduates from VCU Make?

$22,732 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Anthropology Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at VCU is $22,732. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology students.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Anthropology from VCU Cost?

$16,233 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

VCU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at VCU paid an average of $1,198 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $443 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $12,850 $34,744
Fees $3,383 $4,073
Books and Supplies $1,240 $1,240
On Campus Room and Board $16,119 $16,119
On Campus Other Expenses $6,150 $6,150

Learn more about VCU tuition and fees.

VCU Anthropology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in anthropology from VCU. About 25% were men and 75% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at VCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in anthropology.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 19
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Does VCU Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Anthropology?

VCU does not offer an online option for its anthropology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VCU Online Learning page.

Anthropology Student Diversity at VCU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Majors Similar to Anthropology

Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 208
Sociology 64
Urban Studies 46
Economics 12
Other Social Sciences 6

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