Median Earnings (1yr)
$24,534
25th percentile (25th in VA)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Mary Washington graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Mary Washington graduates earn $25k, placing them in the 25th percentile of all anthropology bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia

Anthropology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (10 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Mary Washington$24,534
George Mason University$37,081$23,9370.65
James Madison University$30,686$47,827$20,5000.67
University of Virginia-Main Campus$30,609$13,8850.45
Virginia Commonwealth University$22,732$31,916$13,9960.62
National Median$27,806$23,0000.83

Other Anthropology Programs in Virginia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
George Mason University
Fairfax
$13,815$37,081$23,937
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
$13,576$30,686$20,500
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville
$20,986$30,609$13,885
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$16,458$22,732$13,996

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Mary Washington, approximately 20% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.