Best Anthropology Schools Near Lawton, OK (2026)

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

Lawton, Oklahoma has 1 accredited school offering anthropology programs, with tuition ranging from $9,797 to $28,872 per year for indexed programs. Lawton has a population of about 90,662. Median household income is $53,588 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning anthropology-related role is Anthropologists and Archeologists at a median $71,740 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Anthropology Schools to Lawton

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

Norman, OK 68.8 miles from Lawton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
78.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,126
Avg net price $15,300/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,797
Out‑of‑state$27,377
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 146

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, OK 175.1 miles from Lawton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,408
Avg net price $15,000/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Anthropology Wages Near Lawton

Lawton is part of the Lawton, OK metro area (BLS area code 30020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oklahoma statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Anthropologists and Archeologists $71,740 OK statewide $83,516
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary N/A OK statewide –
Archivists $51,940 OK statewide $60,466
Curators $60,560 OK statewide $70,501
Museum Technicians and Conservators $48,090 OK statewide $55,984
Social Science Research Assistants $69,090 OK statewide $80,431
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,590 Lawton, OK $72,864

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.

Lawton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 90,662 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $53,588 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 85.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near Lawton, OK?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near Lawton. The closest is University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus in Norman, OK (68.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (68.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles near Lawton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles near Lawton are: Anthropologists and Archeologists ($71,740), Social Science Research Assistants ($69,090), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($62,590). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oklahoma statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Duncan instead of Lawton?

Duncan, OK is 29.0 miles from Lawton 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 Lawton an affordable place to study anthropology?

Lawton’s median household income of $53,588 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lawton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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 Lawton

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

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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