Best Anthropology Schools Near Centralia, WA (2026)

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

Centralia, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs. Centralia has a population of about 18,457. Median household income is $52,387 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning anthropology-related role is Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists at a median $95,120 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Anthropology Schools to Centralia

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer anthropology programs near Centralia, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Centralia 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 Centralia. 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 23.2 miles from Centralia
  • 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 38.4 miles from Centralia
  • 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 68.4 miles from Centralia
  • 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

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA 71.6 miles from Centralia
  • 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

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#5

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA 116.5 miles from Centralia
  • 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

#6

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA 141.0 miles from Centralia
  • 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

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#7

Whitman College

Walla Walla, WA 225.5 miles from Centralia
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA 258.7 miles from Centralia
  • 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 Centralia

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Washington, statewide)
Anthropologists and Archeologists $74,790
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary $86,160
Archivists $76,490
Curators $74,030
Museum Technicians and Conservators $59,610
Social Science Research Assistants $50,420
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $95,120

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.

Centralia at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 18,457 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $52,387 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 17.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited anthropology schools are near Centralia, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering anthropology programs near Centralia. The closest is Saint Martin’s University in Lacey, WA (23.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pacific University (83.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying anthropology roles in Washington?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying anthropology-related roles in Washington are: Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($95,120), Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary ($86,160), Archivists ($76,490). Wages for Centralia workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Tumwater instead of Centralia?

Tumwater, WA is 18.8 miles from Centralia 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 Centralia an affordable place to study anthropology?

Centralia’s median household income of $52,387 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Centralia 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 Centralia

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

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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