Oregon · Anthropology

Best Anthropology institutions in Oregon, ranked by earnings

The Anthropology program offers an in-depth exploration of humanity through the lenses of biology and sociology. Students will study human behavior, cultures, societies, and linguistics, both in contemporary contexts and throughout…

Institutions
8
offering CIP 45.02
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
196
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$32,573
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
3
College Scorecard
Median net price
$28,272
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
63%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Anthropologists and Archeologists
$80,790
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 3 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Portland State University
Portland Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,8622253%$23,500
2Oregon State University
Corvallis Public · Bachelor's degree
$32,5736670%$27,799
3University of Oregon
Eugene Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,7757972%$25,646

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Anthropologists and Archeologists (SOC 19-3091).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.7%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$64,910
typically Master's degree

Top skills

WritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionActive Learning

What Anthropologists and Archeologists earn in Oregon

Jobs in Oregon
300
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$80,790
median $79,790
Best-paying metro
$83,830
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Anthropology programs in Oregon.

Which Anthropology program in Oregon has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Portland State University tops the list at $34,862. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Anthropologists and Archeologists earn in Oregon?+

The average annual wage for Anthropologists and Archeologists in Oregon is $80,790 (median $79,790), across about 300 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Anthropology program?+

The Anthropology program offers an in-depth exploration of humanity through the lenses of biology and sociology. Students will study human behavior, cultures, societies, and linguistics, both in contemporary contexts and throughout…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop writing, speaking, critical thinking, active listening, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Anthropologists and Archeologists?+

The national job outlook is about +3.7% growth with around 800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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