2026 Best Women’s Studies Schools in Oregon

Women’s Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for women’s studies students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Women’s Studies Schools in Oregon

Best Schools for Women’s Studies in Oregon

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the women’s studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Women’s Studies

1

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

18 Women's Studies Degrees Awarded

$51,000 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Oregon State University the best school in the country for a degree in women's studies. Oregon State University is a very large public school located in the city of Corvallis. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 18 women's studies degrees were awarded at Oregon State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their women's studies degree from Oregon State University earn around $51,000 in the first couple years of their career. Oregon State University graduates carry a median of $24,043 in student loans. More information about a degree in women's studies from Oregon State University

2

University Of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

17 Women's Studies Degrees Awarded

$44,628 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong women's studies program will find one at University Of Oregon, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a very large public university. About 72% of students finish within six years. University Of Oregon awarded about 17 women's studies degrees in the most recent data year. Women's Studies graduates of University Of Oregon earn a median of $44,628 early in their careers. University Of Oregon graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in women's studies from University Of Oregon

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.

• 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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.