by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how VCU compares to other colleges that offer anthropology.
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VCU is a solid choice among schools offering anthropology. In particular, it placed #125 out of 236 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 24 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
Anthropology students who finish a bachelor’s at VCU earn a median of $31,916 a year. This is lower than $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VCU, anthropology graduates take on a median debt of $13,996 in student loans. This is lower than $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU were White. Approximately 67% of graduates 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the anthropology majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.