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2026 Best Archeology Schools in Washington

2 Colleges in the United States
43 Archeology Degrees Awarded
$44,871 Avg Early-Career Salary

Archeology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their archeology programs.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best archeology schools.

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Best Schools for Archeology in Washington

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall archeology education in Washington.

Top Schools in Archeology

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Our analysis ranked University Of Washington Seattle Campus the best school in the country for a degree in archeology. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. University Of Washington Seattle Campus awarded about 24 archeology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the archeology program make about $65,681 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,481. See the full archeology program report for University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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A rank of #2 makes Western Washington University one of the top schools for archeology. Set in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. Western Washington University awarded about 19 archeology degrees in the most recent data year. Archeology graduates of Western Washington University earn a median of $24,061 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,361 to complete this degree. See the full archeology program report for Western Washington University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

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