2026 Best Sociology & Anthropology Schools in Oregon

Sociology & Anthropology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best sociology & anthropology schools.

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• Best Sociology & Anthropology Schools in Oregon

Best Schools for Sociology & Anthropology in Oregon

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall sociology & anthropology education in Oregon.

Top Schools in Sociology & Anthropology

1

Lewis And Clark College
Portland, OR

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

33 Sociology & Anthropology Degrees Awarded

$24,098 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Lewis And Clark College, our #1 school for sociology & anthropology. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Portland. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Lewis And Clark College awarded about 33 sociology & anthropology degrees in the most recent data year. Sociology & Anthropology graduates of Lewis And Clark College earn a median of $24,098 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the sociology & anthropology program at Lewis And Clark College

2

Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Sociology & Anthropology Degrees Awarded

$27,702 Median Starting Salary

Southern Oregon University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in sociology & anthropology, ranking #2. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Ashland. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. About 15 sociology & anthropology degrees were awarded at Southern Oregon University in the most recent year. Sociology & Anthropology graduates of Southern Oregon University earn a median of $27,702 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,000. More information about a degree in sociology & anthropology from Southern Oregon University

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 · 3 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.