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Best Military History Schools Near Fall River, MA (2026)
Fall River, Massachusetts is home to about 93,764 residents. Median household income is $53,933 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Massachusetts, the top-earning military history-related role is Historians at a median $121,710 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Military History Schools to Fall River
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer military history programs near Fall River, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fall River 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 Massachusetts schools on the Massachusetts military history page.
Military History Wages Near Fall River
Fall River is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historians | $121,710 | MA statewide | $119,558 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,990 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $105,098 |
| Curators | $77,670 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $76,297 |
| Archivists | $76,990 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $75,629 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $54,370 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $53,409 |
| Editors | $76,180 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $74,833 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $75,730 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $74,391 |
| Writers and Authors | $70,620 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $69,371 |
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.
Fall River at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 93,764 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $53,933 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 16.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.8 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Fall River-Area Cities With Military History Programs
- New Bedford, MA – 8.7 mi away (149,390 pop)
- Taunton, MA – 13.1 mi away (56,843 pop)
- East Providence, RI – 14.6 mi away (47,337 pop)
- Warwick, RI – 17.1 mi away (81,579 pop)
- Pawtucket, RI – 17.9 mi away (71,427 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying military history roles near Fall River?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying military history-related roles near Fall River are: Historians ($121,710), History Teachers, Postsecondary ($106,990), Curators ($77,670). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in New Bedford instead of Fall River?
New Bedford, MA is 8.7 miles from Fall River 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 Fall River an affordable place to study military history?
Fall River’s median household income of $53,933 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fall River while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts 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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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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