by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how University of Virginia ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for anthropology majors, University of Virginia came in at #19. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from University of Virginia. This makes it the #91 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Virginia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,869 a year. This is higher than $25,284, which is the national median for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Virginia, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $13,885 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from University of Virginia. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in anthropology from University of Virginia in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 528 |
| International Relations & National Security | 208 |
| Political Science & Government | 114 |
| Sociology | 83 |
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