Best Anthropology Schools Near Eagle, ID (2026)

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

Eagle, Idaho has 2 accredited schools offering anthropology programs. Eagle has a population of about 31,490. Median household income is $118,037 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 54.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boise City, ID metro area, the top-earning anthropology-related role is Anthropologists and Archeologists at a median $104,250 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Anthropology Schools to Eagle

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

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, ID 9.7 miles from Eagle
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Avg net price $8,500/yr
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  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Boise State University

Boise, ID 12.3 miles from Eagle
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,658
Avg net price $21,610/yr
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  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 148

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#3

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, ID 124.6 miles from Eagle
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,916
Avg net price $6,095/yr
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  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID 207.5 miles from Eagle
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,608
Avg net price $12,193/yr
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  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 140

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#5

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID 209.8 miles from Eagle
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,670
Avg net price $14,831/yr
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  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 146

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#6

North Idaho College

Coeur d'Alene, ID 273.8 miles from Eagle
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,081
Avg net price $10,575/yr
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  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Anthropology Wages Near Eagle

Eagle is part of the Boise City, ID metro area (BLS area code 14260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Anthropologists and Archeologists $104,250 Boise City, ID $105,945
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary N/A ID statewide –
Archivists $58,370 ID statewide $59,319
Curators $62,190 ID statewide $63,201
Museum Technicians and Conservators $43,520 ID statewide $44,228
Social Science Research Assistants $63,860 Boise City, ID $64,898
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,380 Boise City, ID $63,394

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.

Eagle at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 31,490 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $118,037 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 54.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 98.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near Eagle, ID?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near Eagle. The closest is College of Western Idaho in Nampa, ID (9.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Boise State University (12.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles near Eagle?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles near Eagle are: Anthropologists and Archeologists ($104,250), Social Science Research Assistants ($63,860), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($62,380). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Idaho statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Meridian instead of Eagle?

Meridian, ID is 7.3 miles from Eagle 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 Eagle an affordable place to study anthropology?

Eagle’s median household income of $118,037 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Eagle while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Idaho 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 Eagle

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

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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