Best Anthropology Schools Near Battle Ground, WA (2026)

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

Battle Ground, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs. Battle Ground has a population of about 21,293. Median household income is $100,185 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area, the top-earning anthropology-related role is Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $105,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Anthropology Schools to Battle Ground

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

Saint Martin's University

Lacey, WA 88.4 miles from Battle Ground
  • 4 year
44.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,092
Avg net price $28,119/yr
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  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA 94.7 miles from Battle Ground
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,990
Avg net price $19,589/yr
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  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Seattle University

Seattle, WA 127.1 miles from Battle Ground
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,272
Avg net price $34,662/yr
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  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA 127.6 miles from Battle Ground
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,580
Avg net price $18,476/yr
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  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA 130.3 miles from Battle Ground
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
89.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,466
Avg net price $14,091/yr
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  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 234

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Whitman College

Walla Walla, WA 203.3 miles from Battle Ground
  • 4 year
63.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,589
Avg net price $33,313/yr
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  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA 204.6 miles from Battle Ground
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,569
Avg net price $21,193/yr
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  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA 263.3 miles from Battle Ground
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,897
Avg net price $13,886/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,586
Out‑of‑state$25,959
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  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 113

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Anthropology Wages Near Battle Ground

Battle Ground is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area (BLS area code 38900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Anthropologists and Archeologists $85,160 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $80,797
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $105,240 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $99,848
Archivists $61,880 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,710
Curators $64,060 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $60,778
Museum Technicians and Conservators $52,050 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,383
Social Science Research Assistants $59,850 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $56,784
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $85,350 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $80,977

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.

Battle Ground at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,293 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $100,185 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 105.4 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near Battle Ground, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near Battle Ground. The closest is Portland State University in Portland, OR (19.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Willamette University (62.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles near Battle Ground?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles near Battle Ground are: Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary ($105,240), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($85,350), Anthropologists and Archeologists ($85,160). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Vancouver instead of Battle Ground?

Vancouver, WA is 10.1 miles from Battle Ground 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 Battle Ground an affordable place to study anthropology?

Battle Ground’s median household income of $100,185 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Battle Ground while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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 Battle Ground

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

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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