by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how JMU stacks up against peers offering anthropology.
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JMU is a solid choice among schools offering anthropology. Specifically, it ranked #37 out of 269 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, James Madison University handed out 32 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from JMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,827 a year. This is lower than $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at JMU, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is below $21,218, the typical median for all majors at JMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,460 | $25,496 |
| Fees | $5,816 | $5,816 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 34% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU are White. Approximately 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the anthropology majors at James Madison University.