Best Value Social Sciences Colleges in Oregon

Oregon's social sciences programs show striking cost differences, with Portland State University charging just $12,932 net compared to Linfield University's $27,341. Public universities dominate the value equation, offering graduates median earnings between $27,476 and $34,704. The state's growing tech sector and healthcare industry create opportunities for social sciences graduates in market research, human resources, and policy analysis roles across companies like Intel and Nike.

Programs

$12,932 – $27,341

Net Price Range

$30,753

Avg. Program Earnings

60.4%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Social Sciences, General Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Portland State University Portland, Oregon	$12,932	$32,252	$11,238	53.1%	93.1%
2	Southern Oregon University Ashland, Oregon	$16,470	$33,993	$12,093	44.2%	88.0%
3	Western Oregon University Monmouth, Oregon	$18,290	$29,685	$11,025	44.8%	83.4%
4	University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon	$21,782	$34,704	$15,669	71.5%	86.3%
5	Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, Oregon	$17,722	$27,476	$12,594	51.2%	79.0%
6	Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon	$19,568	$27,476	$13,494	70.6%	82.5%
7	Corban University Salem, Oregon	$25,525	$29,685	$37,208	61.0%	34.8%
8	Linfield University McMinnville, Oregon	$27,341		$49,530	65.2%	88.7%
9	Warner Pacific University Portland, Oregon	$18,818		$21,010	82.1%	72.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What accounts for the wide cost gap between Oregon's social sciences programs?

Public universities charge significantly less, with Portland State at $12,932 net cost versus private schools like Linfield at $27,341. In-state tuition at public institutions ranges from $11,025 to $15,669, while private colleges charge $21,010 to $49,530.

How do graduation rates compare across Oregon's social sciences programs?

Graduation rates vary considerably, from Western Oregon's 44.20% to Warner Pacific's 82.10%. University of Oregon leads among large public institutions at 71.50%, while smaller private colleges tend to achieve higher completion rates despite mixed acceptance standards.

Does earning potential justify the cost differences in Oregon social sciences programs?

University of Oregon graduates earn the highest median salary at $34,704, while the program costs $21,782 net. Oregon State graduates earn $27,476 but pay only $19,568, creating different value propositions based on career goals and debt tolerance.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.