2023 Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Oregon
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Social Sciences School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, social sciences was ranked 5th in Oregon. In fact, 2,748 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Oregon ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Oregon to see which ones offered the best value programs for social sciences students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
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. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Oregon Schools for Affordable Quality in Social Sciences
Our 2023 rankings named Southern Oregon University the best value school in Oregon for social sciences students. Southern Oregon University is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Ashland.
Southern Oregon University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,357 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Social Sciences majors at Southern Oregon University take out an average of $29,453 in student loans while working on their egree.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Oregon State University is a great value for social sciences students. Located in the small city of Corvallis, Oregon State is a public school with a very large student population.
Oregon State undergraduate students pay an average of $12,188 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from Oregon State carry an average student debtload of $26,155.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Portland State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Oregon list. Portland State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Portland.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Portland State University are $9,807 per year. On average, social sciences graduates from Portland State University take out $26,906 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 8 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Oregon landed the # 4 spot on the list. UO is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Eugene.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UO are $13,856 a year. The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at UO take out is $22,713. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $536.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Oregon University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Oregon list. Located in the fringe town of Monmouth, Western Oregon State College is a public college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Western Oregon State College are $10,269 per year. Social Sciences majors at Western Oregon State College take out an average of $25,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Linfield University - McMinnville Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Oregon list. Located in the town of McMinnville, Linfield is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Linfield are $46,032 per year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Linfield is ranked #4 for overall quality for social sciences in Oregon.
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With a ranking of #7, Willamette University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for social sciences students. Located in the midsize city of Salem, Willamette is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Willamette are $44,234 a year. The average amount in student loans that social sciences majors at Willamette take out is $20,988.
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Lewis & Clark College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Oregon list. Located in the large city of Portland, Lewis and Clark College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Lewis and Clark College are $57,404 a year. After completing their degree, social sciences graduates from Lewis and Clark College carry an average student debtload of $22,010.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 51,430 |
| Washington | 3,812 |
| Hawaii | 586 |
| Nevada | 925 |
| Alaska | 90 |
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Social Sciences Related Majors for Social Sciences
Social Sciences Majors to Study
| 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 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
| Criminology | 11,039 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8,526 |
| Other Social Sciences | 2,414 |
| Urban Studies | 1,507 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 541 |
| Archeology | 339 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 88 |
Majors Similar to Social Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 327,871 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Communication & Journalism | 120,571 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 8 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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