Oregon · Sociology and Anthropology

Best institutions to study Sociology and Anthropology in Oregon

The Sociology and Anthropology program explores the complexities of human society and culture. This interdisciplinary field combines the study of social structures, cultural diversity, and universal human behaviors, making it ideal for…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 45.13
States offered
26
with a program page
Degrees / yr
47
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$24,098
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$27,621
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
59%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Sociologists
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Southern Oregon University
Ashland Public · Bachelor's degree
$27,702743%$20,000
2Lewis & Clark College
Portland Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$24,0984075%$27,621$19,000

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Sociologists (SOC 19-3041).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.6%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$101,690
typically Master's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningWritingActive LearningReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking

What Sociologists earn in Oregon

Jobs in Oregon
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Sociologists

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Sociology and Anthropology programs in Oregon.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Southern Oregon University tops the list at $27,702. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Sociology and Anthropology program?+

The Sociology and Anthropology program explores the complexities of human society and culture. This interdisciplinary field combines the study of social structures, cultural diversity, and universal human behaviors, making it ideal for…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

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

What is the job outlook for Sociologists?+

The national job outlook is about +3.6% growth with around 300 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).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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