Best Anthropology Schools Near Folsom, CA (2026)

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

Folsom, California has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs, with tuition ranging from $1,288 to $22,945 per year for indexed programs. Folsom has a population of about 82,140. Median household income is $139,263 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 54.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area, the top-earning anthropology-related role is Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $129,380 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Anthropology Schools to Folsom

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer anthropology programs near Folsom, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Folsom 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 Folsom. 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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Folsom Lake College

Folsom, CA 1.4 miles from Folsom
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
57.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,568
Avg net price $5,975/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,288
Out‑of‑state$12,616
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Anthropology Wages Near Folsom

Folsom is part of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area (BLS area code 40900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Anthropologists and Archeologists $79,530 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $74,536
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $129,380 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $121,256
Archivists $78,490 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $73,561
Curators $78,420 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $73,496
Museum Technicians and Conservators $60,540 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $56,739
Social Science Research Assistants $54,310 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $50,900
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $78,630 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $73,693

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.

Folsom at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 82,140 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $139,263 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 54.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 106.7 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near Folsom, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near Folsom. The closest is Folsom Lake College in Folsom, CA (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sacramento City College (20.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles near Folsom?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles near Folsom are: Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary ($129,380), Anthropologists and Archeologists ($79,530), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($78,630). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Citrus Heights instead of Folsom?

Citrus Heights, CA is 7.7 miles from Folsom 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 Folsom an affordable place to study anthropology?

Folsom’s median household income of $139,263 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Folsom while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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 Folsom

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

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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