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Best Military History Schools Near Bend, OR (2026)
Bend, Oregon is home to about 101,472 residents. Median household income is $88,792 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning military history-related role is History Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $104,330 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Military History Schools to Bend
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer military history programs near Bend, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bend 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 Oregon schools on the Oregon military history page.
Military History Wages Near Bend
Bend is part of the Bend, OR metro area (BLS area code 13460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historians | $99,560 | OR statewide | $96,100 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $104,330 | OR statewide | $100,705 |
| Curators | $62,790 | OR statewide | $60,608 |
| Archivists | $61,880 | OR statewide | $59,730 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $45,820 | OR statewide | $44,228 |
| Editors | $61,890 | Bend, OR | $59,739 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $82,430 | Bend, OR | $79,566 |
| Writers and Authors | $55,930 | Bend, OR | $53,986 |
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.
Bend at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 101,472 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $88,792 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 51.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Bend-Area Cities With Military History Programs
- Redmond, OR – 15.7 mi away (30,967 pop)
- Springfield, OR – 83.0 mi away (61,893 pop)
- Lebanon, OR – 85.6 mi away (21,165 pop)
- Eugene, OR – 89.8 mi away (263,860 pop)
- Albany, OR – 96.8 mi away (60,463 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying military history roles near Bend?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying military history-related roles near Bend are: History Teachers, Postsecondary ($104,330), Historians ($99,560), Librarians and Media Collections Specialists ($82,430). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Redmond instead of Bend?
Redmond, OR is 15.7 miles from Bend 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 Bend an affordable place to study military history?
Bend’s median household income of $88,792 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bend 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.
Learn More About Military History Programs
- Is a Military History degree worth it?
- Main Military History degree guide
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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 2025-2035) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.