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2026 Best Individualized Studies Schools in Oregon

1 Colleges in the United States
189 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded
$23,818 Avg Early-Career Salary

Individualized Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for individualized studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Individualized Studies in Oregon

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the individualized studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Individualized Studies

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Portland State University tops our 2026 ranking of the best individualized studies schools. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. About 11 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Portland State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from Portland State University generally make around $23,253. Students borrow a median of $30,250 to complete this degree. See the full individualized studies program report for Portland State University

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Linn Benton Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in individualized studies, ranking #2. Located in the city of Albany, Linn Benton Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Linn Benton Community College awarded about 178 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from Linn Benton Community College generally make around $24,383. Typical student debt for the program is $11,636. Read more about the individualized studies program at Linn Benton Community College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.

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