Best Anthropology Schools Near Monrovia, CA (2026)

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

Monrovia, California has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs, with tuition ranging from $1,388 to $21,391 per year for indexed programs. Monrovia has a population of about 37,553. Median household income is $97,083 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning anthropology-related role is Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $131,660 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Anthropology Schools to Monrovia

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

Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA 10.3 miles from Monrovia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,950
Avg net price $14,379/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,388
Out‑of‑state$9,884
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 90

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

#2

California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA 12.2 miles from Monrovia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
73.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,211
Avg net price $3,967/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,160
Out‑of‑state$19,760
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 79

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

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#3

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Pomona, CA 12.2 miles from Monrovia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
86.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,902
Avg net price $11,531/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,780
Out‑of‑state$20,380
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 64

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

#4

Whittier College

Whittier, CA 13.1 miles from Monrovia
  • 4 year
44.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,492
Avg net price $25,757/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of La Verne

La Verne, CA 13.3 miles from Monrovia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,464
Avg net price $20,161/yr
Tuition
In‑state$49,470
Out‑of‑state$49,470
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 58

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

#6

Pomona College

Claremont, CA 16.5 miles from Monrovia
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
77.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 7%
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $77,779
Avg net price $19,285/yr
Tuition
In‑state$65,420
Out‑of‑state$65,420
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 42

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

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#7

Scripps College

Claremont, CA 16.6 miles from Monrovia
  • 4 year
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $77,539
Avg net price $36,294/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Pitzer College

Claremont, CA 16.9 miles from Monrovia
  • 4 year
64.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,512
Avg net price $34,191/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Anthropology Wages Near Monrovia

Monrovia is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (BLS area code 31080). 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 $65,240 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $57,430
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $131,660 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $115,898
Archivists $70,630 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $62,174
Curators $77,160 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $67,923
Museum Technicians and Conservators $60,510 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $53,266
Social Science Research Assistants $59,240 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $52,148
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $82,990 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $73,055

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.

Monrovia at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 37,553 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $97,083 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 43.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 113.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near Monrovia, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near Monrovia. The closest is Citrus College in Glendora, CA (6.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is California State University-Los Angeles (12.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles near Monrovia?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles near Monrovia are: Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary ($131,660), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($82,990), Curators ($77,160). 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 Duarte instead of Monrovia?

Duarte, CA is 2.4 miles from Monrovia 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 Monrovia an affordable place to study anthropology?

Monrovia’s median household income of $97,083 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Monrovia 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 Monrovia

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

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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