Best Anthropology Schools Near West Sacramento, CA (2026)

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

West Sacramento, California has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs, with tuition ranging from $1,288 to $50,974 per year for indexed programs. West Sacramento has a population of about 54,496. Median household income is $90,791 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.8% 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 West Sacramento

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

California State University-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA 6.9 miles from West Sacramento
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 94%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,876
Avg net price $9,338/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,018
Out‑of‑state$20,618
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 78

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

#2

University of California-Davis

Davis, CA 10.8 miles from West Sacramento
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
90.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 42%
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,838
Avg net price $14,741/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,774
Out‑of‑state$50,974
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 153

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

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#3

Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA 38.0 miles from West Sacramento
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,170
Avg net price $4,669/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, CA 58.0 miles from West Sacramento
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,812
Avg net price $30,378/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, CA 61.0 miles from West Sacramento
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
93.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 11%
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,446
Avg net price $13,481/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,347
Out‑of‑state$50,547
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 127

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

#6

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA 62.8 miles from West Sacramento
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,986
Avg net price $12,885/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

California State University-East Bay

Hayward, CA 67.8 miles from West Sacramento
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
79.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,401
Avg net price $9,320/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,583
Out‑of‑state$20,183
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 59

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

#8

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA 69.1 miles from West Sacramento
  • 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

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

Anthropology Wages Near West Sacramento

West Sacramento 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.

West Sacramento at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 54,496 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $90,791 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 33.8% 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 West Sacramento, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near West Sacramento. The closest is Sacramento City College in Sacramento, CA (3.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Woodland Community College (12.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles near West Sacramento?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles near West Sacramento 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 Sacramento instead of West Sacramento?

Sacramento, CA is 4.5 miles from West Sacramento 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 West Sacramento an affordable place to study anthropology?

West Sacramento’s median household income of $90,791 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in West Sacramento 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 West Sacramento

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

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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