Best History Schools Near Warren, MI (2026)

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

Warren, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering history programs. Warren has a population of about 138,128. Median household income is $63,741 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning history-related role is History Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $95,880 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest History Schools to Warren

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

Detroit, MI 7.9 miles from Warren
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,030
Avg net price $15,232/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI 9.5 miles from Warren
  • 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

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI 15.8 miles from Warren
  • 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

#4

Madonna University

Livonia, MI 20.7 miles from Warren
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,058
Avg net price $17,755/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 34.9 miles from Warren
  • 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

#6

Concordia University Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 36.8 miles from Warren
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,075
Avg net price $32,811/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,410
Out‑of‑state$35,410
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  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 39.1 miles from Warren
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 206

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Michigan-Flint

Flint, MI 49.5 miles from Warren
  • 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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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan history page.

History Wages Near Warren

Warren 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)
Historians $62,920 MI statewide $62,732
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
History Teachers, Postsecondary $95,880 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $95,593
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,520 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $77,288
Writers and Authors $75,760 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $75,533
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $60,060 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $59,880

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.

Warren at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 138,128 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $63,741 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 20.4% 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 history schools are near Warren, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering history programs near Warren. The closest is University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, MI (7.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern Michigan University (34.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying history roles near Warren?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying history-related roles near Warren are: History Teachers, Postsecondary ($95,880), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($77,520), Writers and Authors ($75,760). 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 Madison Heights instead of Warren?

Madison Heights, MI is 4.0 miles from Warren and has its own set of local history programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Warren an affordable place to study history?

Warren’s median household income of $63,741 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Warren 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 Warren

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

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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