Best History Schools Near Hermiston, OR (2026)

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

Hermiston, Oregon has 4 accredited schools offering history programs, with tuition ranging from $20,928 to $31,209 per year for indexed programs. Hermiston has a population of about 19,406. Median household income is $67,128 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning history-related role is History Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $104,330 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest History Schools to Hermiston

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

Eastern Oregon University

La Grande, OR 67.7 miles from Hermiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,112
Avg net price $17,148/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Mt Hood Community College

Gresham, OR 151.8 miles from Hermiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,125
Avg net price $7,821/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Reed College

Portland, OR 163.3 miles from Hermiston
  • 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

#4

Lewis & Clark College

Portland, OR 165.5 miles from Hermiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,205
Avg net price $36,013/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Portland State University

Portland, OR 165.7 miles from Hermiston
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 147

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Portland

Portland, OR 167.0 miles from Hermiston
  • 4 year
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,804
Avg net price $28,210/yr
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  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

George Fox University

Newberg, OR 181.8 miles from Hermiston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,761
Avg net price $31,679/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Pacific University

Forest Grove, OR 185.8 miles from Hermiston
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

History Wages Near Hermiston

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide)
Historians $99,560
Archivists $61,880
Curators $62,790
Museum Technicians and Conservators $45,820
History Teachers, Postsecondary $104,330
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,570
Writers and Authors $80,540
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $78,070

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.

Hermiston at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 19,406 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $67,128 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited history schools are near Hermiston, OR?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering history programs near Hermiston. The closest is Walla Walla University in College Place, WA (45.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern Oregon University (67.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying history roles in Oregon?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying history-related roles in Oregon are: History Teachers, Postsecondary ($104,330), Historians ($99,560), Writers and Authors ($80,540). Wages for Hermiston workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Kennewick instead of Hermiston?

Kennewick, WA is 25.8 miles from Hermiston 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 Hermiston an affordable place to study history?

Hermiston’s median household income of $67,128 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hermiston 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 Hermiston

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

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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