Anthropology at James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
James Madison University graduates in anthropology earn 30% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How James Madison University Compares for Anthropology
All 188 colleges reporting anthropology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $83,493 | $79,468 | #3 | — |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $81,120 | $87,053 | #1 | $43,924 |
| 3 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $78,768 | $81,541 | #2 | $36,700 |
| 4 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $71,018 | $76,146 | #4 | $34,489 |
| 5 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $70,846 | $65,256 | #6 | $40,071 |
| 6 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,562 | $63,353 | #7 | $40,384 |
| 7 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $65,172 | $57,108 | #16 | $22,614 |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $64,359 | $58,562 | #12 | $28,661 |
| 9 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $62,674 | $57,029 | #17 | $31,744 |
| 10 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $61,300 | $55,779 | #20 | $28,314 |
| 11 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $60,841 | $55,401 | #23 | $30,686 |
| 12 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $60,488 | $57,572 | #15 | $38,879 |
| 13 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $59,024 | $57,991 | #13 | $26,977 |
| 14 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $58,329 | $55,517 | #22 | $23,845 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do James Madison University anthropology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,686 one year after graduating and $60,841 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does James Madison University rank for anthropology?
Among 188 colleges reporting earnings for anthropology graduates, James Madison University ranks #11 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is anthropology at James Madison University worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% more than the national median for anthropology ($46,676), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.