Best Anthropology Schools Near Dearborn Heights, MI (2026)

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

Dearborn Heights, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs. Dearborn Heights has a population of about 62,099. Median household income is $61,035 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning anthropology-related role is Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $104,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Anthropology Schools to Dearborn Heights

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

University of Michigan-Dearborn

Dearborn, MI 2.3 miles from Dearborn Heights
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,649
Avg net price $9,492/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 93

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI 11.0 miles from Dearborn Heights
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,493
Avg net price $12,766/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 160

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 18.5 miles from Dearborn Heights
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,793
Avg net price $15,407/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 156

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 23.5 miles from Dearborn Heights
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
93.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,648
Avg net price $13,138/yr
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  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 206

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI 24.9 miles from Dearborn Heights
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,612
Avg net price $9,120/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI 52.9 miles from Dearborn Heights
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,230
Avg net price $7,007/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI 67.5 miles from Dearborn Heights
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,253
Avg net price $19,680/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 230

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Albion College

Albion, MI 75.2 miles from Dearborn Heights
  • 4 year
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,799
Avg net price $14,301/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Anthropology Wages Near Dearborn Heights

Dearborn Heights is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area (BLS area code 19820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Anthropologists and Archeologists $64,860 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $64,666
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $104,000 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $103,689
Archivists $66,830 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $66,630
Curators $66,400 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $66,201
Museum Technicians and Conservators $45,020 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $44,885
Social Science Research Assistants $62,670 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $62,483
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $77,100 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $76,869

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.

Dearborn Heights at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 62,099 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $61,035 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.3 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near Dearborn Heights, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near Dearborn Heights. The closest is University of Michigan-Dearborn in Dearborn, MI (2.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oakland University (24.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles near Dearborn Heights?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles near Dearborn Heights are: Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary ($104,000), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($77,100), Archivists ($66,830). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Inkster instead of Dearborn Heights?

Inkster, MI is 2.5 miles from Dearborn Heights 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 Dearborn Heights an affordable place to study anthropology?

Dearborn Heights’s median household income of $61,035 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dearborn Heights while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Dearborn Heights

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

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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