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2026 Best Anthropology Schools in Oregon

4 Colleges in the United States
182 Anthropology Degrees Awarded
$31,449 Avg Early-Career Salary

Anthropology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their anthropology programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for anthropology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Anthropology in Oregon

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

Top Schools in Anthropology

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University Of Oregon tops our 2026 ranking of the best anthropology schools. Located in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a very large public university. University Of Oregon graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 79 anthropology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Oregon in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, anthropology degree recipients from University Of Oregon generally make around $27,775. University Of Oregon graduates carry a median of $25,646 in student loans. Read more about the anthropology program at University Of Oregon

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Oregon State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in anthropology, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Corvallis. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. Oregon State University awarded about 66 anthropology degrees in the most recent data year. Anthropology graduates of Oregon State University earn a median of $32,573 early in their careers. Oregon State University graduates carry a median of $27,799 in student loans. See the full anthropology program report for Oregon State University

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Reed College
Portland, OR

Reed College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best anthropology schools. Reed College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 15 anthropology degrees were awarded at Reed College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, anthropology degree recipients from Reed College generally make around $30,588. Reed College graduates carry a median of $21,137 in student loans. Get the full anthropology details for Reed College

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Portland State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in anthropology, ranking #4. Portland State University is a very large public school located in the city of Portland. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. Portland State University awarded about 22 anthropology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, anthropology degree recipients from Portland State University generally make around $34,862. Students borrow a median of $23,500 to complete this degree. See the full anthropology program report for Portland State University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 11 schools evaluated.

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