by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #232 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #6 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from VCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,118 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,284 for all anthropology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VCU, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $13,996 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 Virginia Commonwealth University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from VCU. Of these graduates, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 201 |
| Sociology | 84 |
| Urban Studies | 62 |
| Other Social Sciences | 14 |
| Geography & Cartography | 11 |
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