U.S. median for this major: $46,120.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 28% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $22,924.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $38,954. College Scorecard.
Anthropology at Virginia colleges
Every Virginia college we cover that reports Anthropology graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Madison University | $60,841 | $20,500 | $23,322 | 80% |
| 2 | University of Virginia | $51,811 | $13,885 | $21,565 | 96% |
| 3 | Virginia Commonwealth University | $49,641 | $13,996 | $23,433 | 63% |
7 more Virginia colleges offer Anthropology but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Anthropology graduates
Forensic Science Technicians
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +13.3% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at VCU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About VCU
- Acceptance rate: 93% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 63% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $58,128
- Full cost breakdown · all 58 majors · overview
Related majors at VCU
- Political Science$62,182
- Sociology$53,122
VCU Anthropology questions
How much do VCU Anthropology graduates earn?
Anthropology graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median $49,641 four years after graduating and $22,732 one year after. The U.S. median for Anthropology graduates across 186 colleges is $46,120.
How much debt do VCU Anthropology graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Anthropology graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University is $13,996, about 28% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,924.
Where does VCU rank for Anthropology in Virginia?
Of 3 Virginia colleges reporting Anthropology graduate earnings, Virginia Commonwealth University ranks 3rd. The highest is James Madison University at $60,841.
What jobs do Anthropology graduates get?
A common career is forensic science technicians, with a median wage of $70,160 in the Richmond, VA area and $72,060 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Virginia Commonwealth University Anthropology: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/virginia-commonwealth-university/majors/anthropology (College Scorecard and BLS data).