by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how JMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at JMU was ranked #109 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 109 |
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 109 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
Anthropology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from JMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,686 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at JMU, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $60,895 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,679 for all anthropology majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at JMU was $837 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,914 | $25,128 |
| Fees | $5,662 | $5,662 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,254 | $1,254 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,584 | $12,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,560 | $4,560 |
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Of the 25 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from JMU in 2021-2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at JMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
JMU does not offer an online option for its anthropology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the JMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at James Madison University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 127 |
| Economics | 85 |
| International Relations & National Security | 82 |
| Geography & Cartography | 65 |
| Sociology | 37 |
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