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Best Military History Schools Near Worcester, MA (2026)
Worcester, Massachusetts is home to about 205,501 residents. Median household income is $67,544 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.1% 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 Worcester
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer military history programs near Worcester, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Worcester 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 Worcester
Worcester is part of the Worcester, MA metro area (BLS area code 49340). 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 | $118,741 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $89,380 | Worcester, MA | $87,200 |
| Curators | $78,450 | Worcester, MA | $76,537 |
| Archivists | $78,180 | MA statewide | $76,273 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $47,510 | Worcester, MA | $46,351 |
| Editors | $73,950 | Worcester, MA | $72,146 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $75,160 | Worcester, MA | $73,327 |
| Writers and Authors | $80,490 | Worcester, MA | $78,527 |
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.
Worcester at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 205,501 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $67,544 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 102.5 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Worcester-Area Cities With Military History Programs
- Marlborough, MA – 14.4 mi away (39,697 pop)
- Leominster, MA – 17.4 mi away (119,538 pop)
- Fitchburg, MA – 22.2 mi away (40,414 pop)
- Gardner, MA – 23.5 mi away (20,430 pop)
- Woonsocket, RI – 24.4 mi away (41,406 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying military history roles near Worcester?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying military history-related roles near Worcester are: Historians ($121,710), History Teachers, Postsecondary ($89,380), Writers and Authors ($80,490). 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 Marlborough instead of Worcester?
Marlborough, MA is 14.4 miles from Worcester 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 Worcester an affordable place to study military history?
Worcester’s median household income of $67,544 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Worcester 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.
Learn More About Military History Programs
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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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