# James Madison University: Anthropology (bachelor's)

Harrisonburg, VA. IPEDS 232423, CIP 45.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/james-madison-university/majors/anthropology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,686
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,841 (U.S. median for this major: $46,120 across 186 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,500 (U.S. median $22,924)
- Rank in VA: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Anthropology at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison University | $60,841 | $20,500 | $23,322 | 80% |
| University of Virginia | $51,811 | $13,885 | $21,565 | 96% |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $49,641 | $13,996 | $23,433 | 63% |

## Careers
- Forensic Science Technicians (SOC 19-4092): median wage not reported Harrisonburg, VA, $68,900 VA, $72,060 U.S.; U.S. jobs 13.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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