Best Anthropology Schools Near Simi Valley, CA (2026)

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

Simi Valley, California has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs, with tuition ranging from $7,458 to $20,485 per year for indexed programs. Simi Valley has a population of about 125,769. Median household income is $117,703 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.4% 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 Simi Valley

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

Moorpark College

Moorpark, CA 5.4 miles from Simi Valley
  • 4 year
65.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,044
Avg net price $-2,296/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

California State University-Northridge

Northridge, CA 12.7 miles from Simi Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,115
Avg net price $7,021/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,458
Out‑of‑state$20,058
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  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 103

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

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#3

California State University-Channel Islands

Camarillo, CA 18.3 miles from Simi Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,152
Avg net price $9,849/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Los Angeles Valley College

Valley Glen, CA 19.7 miles from Simi Valley
  • 4 year
42.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,678
Avg net price $12,152/yr
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  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of California-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA 22.1 miles from Simi Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
93.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 9%
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,511
Avg net price $12,548/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,203
Out‑of‑state$49,403
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  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 161

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

#6

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA 23.5 miles from Simi Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,193
Avg net price $2,779/yr
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  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

West Los Angeles College

Culver City, CA 27.5 miles from Simi Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,537
Avg net price $9,634/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA 31.5 miles from Simi Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,498
Avg net price $32,740/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 267

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 Simi Valley

Simi Valley is part of the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area (BLS area code 37100). 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 $66,620 Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $60,290
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $128,370 CA statewide $116,172
Archivists $74,540 Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $67,457
Curators $78,740 CA statewide $71,258
Museum Technicians and Conservators $61,550 CA statewide $55,701
Social Science Research Assistants $60,250 CA statewide $54,525
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $80,100 Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $72,489

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.

Simi Valley at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 125,769 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $117,703 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 37.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 110.5 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near Simi Valley, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near Simi Valley. The closest is Moorpark College in Moorpark, CA (5.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is California State University-Channel Islands (18.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles near Simi Valley?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles near Simi Valley are: Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary ($128,370), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($80,100), Curators ($78,740). 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 Moorpark instead of Simi Valley?

Moorpark, CA is 7.4 miles from Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley an affordable place to study anthropology?

Simi Valley’s median household income of $117,703 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley

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

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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