Best History Schools Near Wenatchee, WA (2026)

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

Wenatchee, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering history programs, with tuition ranging from $20,928 to $50,501 per year for indexed programs. Wenatchee has a population of about 35,502. Median household income is $70,000 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA metro area, the top-earning history-related role is Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education at a median $101,010 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest History Schools to Wenatchee

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

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA 30.8 miles from Wenatchee
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Heritage University

Toppenish, WA 72.6 miles from Wenatchee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
50.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,416
Avg net price $14,598/yr
Tuition
In‑state$20,928
Out‑of‑state$20,928
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Northwest University

Kirkland, WA 88.4 miles from Wenatchee
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
50.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 83%
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,914
Avg net price $22,288/yr
Tuition
In‑state$36,035
Out‑of‑state$36,035
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA 93.5 miles from Wenatchee
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 234

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Seattle University

Seattle, WA 93.7 miles from Wenatchee
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA 96.1 miles from Wenatchee
  • 4 year
52.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,506
Avg net price $24,488/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Tacoma, WA 99.6 miles from Wenatchee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,466
Avg net price $10,163/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA 100.8 miles from Wenatchee
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

History Wages Near Wenatchee

Wenatchee is part of the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA metro area (BLS area code 48300). 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)
Historians $99,720 WA statewide $95,977
Archivists $76,490 WA statewide $73,619
Curators $74,030 WA statewide $71,251
Museum Technicians and Conservators $59,610 WA statewide $57,372
History Teachers, Postsecondary $83,250 WA statewide $80,125
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,010 Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $97,218
Writers and Authors $85,700 WA statewide $82,483
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $100,030 WA statewide $96,275

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.

Wenatchee at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 35,502 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $70,000 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 28.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.9 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited history schools are near Wenatchee, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering history programs near Wenatchee. The closest is Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA (30.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Seattle University (93.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying history roles near Wenatchee?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying history-related roles near Wenatchee are: Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($101,010), Librarians and Media Collections Specialists ($100,030), Historians ($99,720). 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 Ellensburg instead of Wenatchee?

Ellensburg, WA is 31.1 miles from Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee an affordable place to study history?

Wenatchee’s median household income of $70,000 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee

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

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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