Best Anthropology Schools Near The Dalles, OR (2026)

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

The Dalles, Oregon has 3 accredited schools offering anthropology programs. The Dalles has a population of about 15,973. Median household income is $62,830 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning anthropology-related role is Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $103,110 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Anthropology Schools to The Dalles

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

Reed College

Portland, OR 70.6 miles from The Dalles
  • 4 year
58.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,927
Avg net price $33,013/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Portland State University

Portland, OR 73.1 miles from The Dalles
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,906
Avg net price $9,552/yr
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  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 147

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Pacific University

Forest Grove, OR 93.4 miles from The Dalles
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,583
Avg net price $35,273/yr
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  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Willamette University

Salem, OR 101.1 miles from The Dalles
  • 4 year
57.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,911
Avg net price $25,121/yr
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  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Linfield University

McMinnville, OR 101.8 miles from The Dalles
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,638
Avg net price $26,536/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Linn-Benton Community College

Albany, OR 117.6 miles from The Dalles
  • 2 year
28.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 15%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,363
Avg net price $11,553/yr
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  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR 124.9 miles from The Dalles
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,010
Avg net price $19,604/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 162

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR 142.2 miles from The Dalles
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,324
Avg net price $22,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 115

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Anthropology Wages Near The Dalles

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide)
Anthropologists and Archeologists $84,970
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $103,110
Archivists $61,880
Curators $62,790
Museum Technicians and Conservators $45,820
Social Science Research Assistants $56,770
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,150

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.

The Dalles at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 15,973 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $62,830 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near The Dalles, OR?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near The Dalles. The closest is Reed College in Portland, OR (70.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pacific University (93.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles in Oregon?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles in Oregon are: Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary ($103,110), Anthropologists and Archeologists ($84,970), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($79,150). Wages for The Dalles workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Camas instead of The Dalles?

Camas, WA is 60.3 miles from The Dalles 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 The Dalles an affordable place to study anthropology?

The Dalles’s median household income of $62,830 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in The Dalles while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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 The Dalles

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

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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