2023 Best Value Anthropology Schools in Oregon
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Anthropology School for You
Anthropology is the #51 most popular major in Oregon with 235 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Anthropology Schools in Oregon ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Oregon to see which programs offered the best value experiences for anthropology students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Best Oregon Schools for Affordable Quality in Anthropology
Our analysis found Oregon State University to be the best value school for anthropology students who want to pursue a degree in Oregon. Oregon State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Corvallis.
Oregon State undergraduate students pay an average of $12,188 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that anthropology majors at Oregon State take out is $31,000.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Portland State University is a great value for anthropology students. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a public college with a very large student population.
Portland State University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,807 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, anthropology majors at Portland State University accumulate an average of around $27,331 in student debt.
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Out of the 6 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Oregon landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Eugene, UO is a public school with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UO are $13,856 per year. While working on their degree, anthropology majors at UO accumulate an average of around $27,189 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $476.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Western Oregon University is a great value for anthropology students. Western Oregon State College is a small public school located in the fringe town of Monmouth.
Western Oregon State College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,269 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Linfield University - McMinnville Campus. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Anthropology Schools in Oregon list. Linfield is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of McMinnville.
Linfield undergraduate students pay an average of $46,032 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
Linfield did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our Best Anthropology Schools in Oregon list.
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Willamette University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Anthropology Schools in Oregon ranking. Willamette is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Salem.
Willamette undergraduate students pay an average of $44,234 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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Request InformationBest Value Anthropology Colleges in the Far Western US Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 2,821 |
| Washington | 232 |
| Nevada | 118 |
| Hawaii | 61 |
| Alaska | 27 |
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Majors Related to Anthropology
Anthropology is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Anthropology
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Economics | 49,055 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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