2026 Best Cultural Studies/Critical Theory & Analysis Schools in the Far Western Region

Cultural Studies/Critical Theory & Analysis programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best cultural studies/critical theory & analysis schools.

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• Best Cultural Studies/Critical Theory & Analysis Schools in the Far Western Region

Best Schools for Cultural Studies/Critical Theory & Analysis in the Far Western Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall cultural studies/critical theory & analysis education in the Far Western Region.

Top Schools in Cultural Studies/Critical Theory & Analysis

1

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Cultural Studies/Critical Theory & Analysis Degrees Awarded

$41,514 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Occidental College this year for cultural studies/critical theory & analysis. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Los Angeles. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. Occidental College awarded about 19 cultural studies/critical theory & analysis degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the cultural studies/critical theory & analysis program make about $41,514 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,967 to complete this degree. Get the full cultural studies/critical theory & analysis details for Occidental College

2

Willamette University
Salem, OR

14 Cultural Studies/Critical Theory & Analysis Degrees Awarded

$41,892 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Willamette University one of the top schools for cultural studies/critical theory & analysis. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Salem. Willamette University graduates 71% of students within six years. Willamette University awarded about 14 cultural studies/critical theory & analysis degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, cultural studies/critical theory & analysis degree recipients from Willamette University generally make around $41,892. Students borrow a median of $22,537 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in cultural studies/critical theory & analysis from Willamette University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 10 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.