Best Military History Schools Near Hanford, CA (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Hanford, California is home to about 59,389 residents. Median household income is $73,544 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning military history-related role is History Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $127,170 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Military History Schools to Hanford

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer military history programs near Hanford, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Hanford city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Military History Wages Near Hanford

Occupation Median Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Historians $97,420
History Teachers, Postsecondary $127,170
Curators $78,740
Archivists $70,530
Museum Technicians and Conservators $61,550
Editors $98,030
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $89,790
Writers and Authors $86,480

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.

Hanford at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 59,389 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $73,544 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 17.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying military history roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying military history-related roles in California are: History Teachers, Postsecondary ($127,170), Editors ($98,030), Historians ($97,420). Wages for Hanford workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lemoore instead of Hanford?

Lemoore, CA is 8.3 miles from Hanford and has its own set of local military history programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Hanford an affordable place to study military history?

Hanford’s median household income of $73,544 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hanford while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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 Hanford

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Data verified: September 7, 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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