Best Military History Schools Near Altoona, PA (2026)

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

Altoona, Pennsylvania has 1 accredited school offering military history programs. Altoona has a population of about 43,508. Median household income is $50,171 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning military history-related role is History Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $98,850 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Military History Schools to Altoona

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

Military History Wages Near Altoona

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Historians $71,970
History Teachers, Postsecondary $98,850
Curators $62,100
Archivists $60,690
Museum Technicians and Conservators $47,150
Editors $63,460
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $62,880
Writers and Authors $77,410

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.

Altoona at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 43,508 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $50,171 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 19.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited military history schools are near Altoona, PA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering military history programs near Altoona. The closest is American Public University System in Charles Town, WV (89.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is American Public University System (89.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying military history-related roles in Pennsylvania are: History Teachers, Postsecondary ($98,850), Writers and Authors ($77,410), Historians ($71,970). Wages for Altoona workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Johnstown instead of Altoona?

Johnstown, PA is 30.0 miles from Altoona 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 Altoona an affordable place to study military history?

Altoona’s median household income of $50,171 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Altoona while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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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