Best Anthropology Schools Near Hanford, CA (2026)

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

Hanford, California has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs, with tuition ranging from $1,438 to $20,730 per year for indexed programs. Hanford has a population of about 59,389. Median household income is $73,544 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning anthropology-related role is Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $128,370 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Anthropology Schools to Hanford

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

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA 31.6 miles from Hanford
  • 4 year
41.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,361
Avg net price $8,069/yr
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  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA 33.9 miles from Hanford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
78.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,244
Avg net price $7,000/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,350
Out‑of‑state$19,950
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  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 96

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA 73.9 miles from Hanford
  • 4 year
24.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,291
Avg net price $14,621/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

California State University-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA 74.1 miles from Hanford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,009
Avg net price $5,652/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of California-Merced

Merced, CA 83.6 miles from Hanford
  • 4 year
70.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,368
Avg net price $11,983/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

California State University-Stanislaus

Turlock, CA 106.1 miles from Hanford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,188
Avg net price $6,067/yr
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  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA 118.2 miles from Hanford
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,368
Avg net price $2,818/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of California-Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA 132.4 miles from Hanford
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
77.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 33%
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,915
Avg net price $16,109/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,414
Out‑of‑state$50,614
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  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Anthropology Wages Near Hanford

Hanford is part of the Hanford-Corcoran, CA metro area (BLS area code 25260). 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 $72,240 CA statewide $71,102
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $128,370 CA statewide $126,348
Archivists $70,530 CA statewide $69,419
Curators $78,740 CA statewide $77,500
Museum Technicians and Conservators $61,550 CA statewide $60,581
Social Science Research Assistants $60,250 CA statewide $59,301
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $70,720 Hanford-Corcoran, CA $69,606

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.

Hanford at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 59,389 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $73,544 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 17.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near Hanford, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near Hanford. The closest is College of the Sequoias in Visalia, CA (18.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Porterville College (40.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles near Hanford?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles near Hanford are: Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary ($128,370), Curators ($78,740), Anthropologists and Archeologists ($72,240). 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 Lemoore instead of Hanford?

Lemoore, CA is 8.3 miles from Hanford 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 Hanford an affordable place to study anthropology?

Hanford’s median household income of $73,544 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hanford 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 Hanford

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

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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