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2026 Best Value Native American Studies Schools in Oregon

1 Colleges in the United States
$25,817 Avg Student Debt
$56,135 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Native American Studies Badge [Native American Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/ethnic-studies/native-american-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong native american studies education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for native american studies students.

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2026 Best Value Native American Studies Schools in Oregon

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in native american studies, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Native American Studies Schools

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Our analysis ranked Portland State University the best value for a degree in native american studies in Oregon. Portland State University is a very large public school located in the city of Portland. In-state tuition and fees average $11,118, while out-of-state students pay about $29,136. Typical student debt for native american studies graduates is $26,500. Native American Studies graduates of Portland State University earn a median of $32,441 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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Students looking for strong value in native american studies will find it at Southern Oregon University, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Ashland, Southern Oregon University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,762, while out-of-state students pay about $31,887. Native American Studies graduates carry a median of $24,951 in student loans. Native American Studies graduates of Southern Oregon University earn a median of $41,038 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Southern Oregon University admits about 89% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Oregon earned it the #3 place for native american studies. University Of Oregon is a very large public school located in the city of Eugene. Students from in state pay about $15,320 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $42,516. Native American Studies graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Native American Studies graduates of University Of Oregon earn a median of $44,628 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

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