Anthropology

Bachelor's degree · University of Virginia-Main Campus · Charlottesville, VA

CIP 45.02

$30,609Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,811Median earnings 4 years after
$55,460Median earnings 5 years after
$12,500Median federal debt
45Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Anthropology at University of Virginia-Main Campus earn a median of $30,609 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $46,676 four years after graduating (middle half: $32,056–$63,905). Median debt is $12,500, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Anthropology (Bachelor's degree) at other Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
George Mason University
Fairfax
$37,081$22,875
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
$30,686$20,500
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg
$24,534—
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$22,732$13,996

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Anthropology graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $30,609 one year after graduation and $55,460 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.