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 #119 out of 343 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 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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Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

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.
• Student Debt - How much debt anthropology students go into to obtain their master's degree and how well they are able to pay back that debt.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized anthropology related body.

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

More Ways to Rank Anthropology Schools

The anthropology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Anthropology Master's Degree Schools in Oregon.

 

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

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for anthropology students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Oregon Schools for a Master's in Anthropology

1

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

5 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat University of Oregon if you want to pursue 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

1

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

4 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in anthropology has to take a look at Oregon State University. Located in the small city of Corvallis, Oregon State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in anthropology from Oregon State University

2

Portland State University
Portland, OR

8 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Portland State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in anthropology. Located in the large city of Portland, Portland State University is a public university with a very 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 Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
California	253	121
Washington	183	4
Nevada	105	10
Hawaii	85	8
Alaska	52	3

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Rankings in Majors Related to Anthropology

Anthropology is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.

Anthropology Concentrations

Major	Annual Graduates
Anthropology	17

Most Popular Majors Related to Anthropology

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Economics	44
Geography & Cartography	20
Political Science & Government	9
Sociology	7
Urban Studies	3

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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