Best Anthropology Schools Near Lynchburg, VA (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lynchburg, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs. Lynchburg has a population of about 79,255. Median household income is $59,808 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Virginia, the top-earning anthropology-related role is Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $94,260 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Anthropology Schools to Lynchburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer anthropology programs near Lynchburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lynchburg city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Lynchburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Longwood University

Farmville, VA 44.2 miles from Lynchburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,347
Avg net price $19,066/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA 57.8 miles from Lynchburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $86,863
Avg net price $21,565/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA 73.7 miles from Lynchburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,954
Avg net price $23,322/yr
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  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Radford University

Radford, VA 76.9 miles from Lynchburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,739
Avg net price $14,578/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA 91.4 miles from Lynchburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,178
Avg net price $31,309/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA 95.9 miles from Lynchburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,128
Avg net price $23,433/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 142

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA 112.4 miles from Lynchburg
  • 4 year
60.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,613
Avg net price $20,667/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA 136.7 miles from Lynchburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
85.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 34%
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,490
Avg net price $19,096/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,914
Out‑of‑state$51,038
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  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia anthropology page.

Anthropology Wages Near Lynchburg

Lynchburg is part of the Lynchburg, VA metro area (BLS area code 31340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Anthropologists and Archeologists $80,230 VA statewide $89,743
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $94,260 VA statewide $105,436
Archivists N/A VA statewide –
Curators $58,200 VA statewide $65,101
Museum Technicians and Conservators $52,190 VA statewide $58,378
Social Science Research Assistants $53,260 VA statewide $59,575
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,310 Lynchburg, VA $67,461

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Lynchburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 79,255 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $59,808 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 38.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near Lynchburg, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near Lynchburg. The closest is Longwood University in Farmville, VA (44.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Elon University (91.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles near Lynchburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles near Lynchburg are: Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary ($94,260), Anthropologists and Archeologists ($80,230), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($60,310). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Roanoke instead of Lynchburg?

Roanoke, VA is 43.0 miles from Lynchburg and has its own set of local anthropology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Lynchburg an affordable place to study anthropology?

Lynchburg’s median household income of $59,808 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lynchburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Lynchburg

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Lynchburg:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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