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2026 Best Value General Social Sciences Schools in Oregon

4 Colleges in the United States
$26,306 Avg Student Debt
$57,015 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value General Social Sciences Badge [General Social Sciences](/majors/social-sciences/general-social-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general social sciences education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools to find the best return on investment for general social sciences students.

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2026 Best Value General Social Sciences Schools in Oregon

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general social sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value General Social Sciences Schools

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Portland State University tops our 2026 list of the best value general social sciences schools in Oregon. Portland State University is a very large public school located in the city of Portland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,118, while out-of-state students pay about $29,136. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete the general social sciences program here. Soon after graduation, general social sciences degree recipients from Portland State University generally make around $35,093. 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 general social sciences will find it at Western Oregon University, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Monmouth, Western Oregon University is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,514, while out-of-state students pay about $32,169. Typical student debt for general social sciences graduates is $25,000. Early-career general social sciences graduates make about $34,245. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 98%.

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University Of Oregon is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general social sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Oregon is a very large public school located in the city of Eugene. In-state tuition and fees average $15,320, while out-of-state students pay about $42,516. Students borrow a median of $22,917 to complete the general social sciences program here. General Social Sciences graduates of University Of Oregon earn a median of $38,147 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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