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 #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.
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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at VCU was $1,198 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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 |
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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.
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.
| 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 |
Online degrees for the VCU anthropology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 208 |
| Sociology | 64 |
| Urban Studies | 46 |
| Economics | 12 |
| Other Social Sciences | 6 |
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