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Best Area & Ethnic Studies Colleges in Oregon

8 accredited institutions in Oregon offering area & ethnic studies programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

8
Colleges
309
Graduates/yr
4
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Area & Ethnic Studies Programs in Oregon

1
PublicBachelor's
University of Oregon
Eugene
135
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$12,240
In-State Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Portland State University
Portland
57
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$8,694
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
Oregon State University
Corvallis
48
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$11,145
In-State Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Willamette University
Salem
42
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$48,000
Tuition
73%
Grad Rate
$22,047
Net Price <$30K
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of Portland
Portland
12
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$54,400
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$23,011
Net Price <$30K
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Reed College
Portland
6
Graduates/yr
27%
Acceptance
$66,710
Tuition
76%
Grad Rate
$15,460
Net Price <$30K
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7
PublicBachelor's
Southern Oregon University
Ashland
6
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$9,675
In-State Tuition
44%
Grad Rate
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lewis & Clark College
Portland
3
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$61,916
Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
$19,576
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Area & Ethnic Studies in Oregon

Oregon has 8 accredited colleges offering area & ethnic studies programs, producing 309 graduates annually. Of these, 4 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Oregon residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.