2024 Best Anthropology Master's Degree Schools in Oregon

a master's degree in anthropology is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #157 out of 1172 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Anthropology Master's Degree Schools in Oregon ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 17 master's degrees in anthropology to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to anthropology students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of anthropology students who choose to seek a master's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized anthropology related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for anthropology students working on their master's degree.

More Ways to Rank Anthropology Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Anthropology Master's Degree Schools in Oregon list, to help you choose the best school for you.

 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Anthropology in Oregon

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in anthropology.

Top Oregon Schools for a Master's in Anthropology

1

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

4 Annual Graduates

Oregon State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in anthropology. Located in the small city of Corvallis, Oregon State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in anthropology from Oregon State University

1

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

University of Oregon is a great option for students pursuing a master's degree in anthropology. Located in the midsize city of Eugene, UO is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in anthropology from University of Oregon

2

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

8 Annual Graduates

Portland State University is a good choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in anthropology. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in anthropology from Portland State University

Best Anthropology Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Anthropology Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
California	675	121
Washington	402	2
Nevada	126	10
Hawaii	110	8
Alaska	65	3

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Rankings in Majors Related to Anthropology

One of 5 majors within the Anthropology area of study, Anthropology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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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