Best General Studies Schools Near Lebanon, OR (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lebanon, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs. Lebanon has a population of about 18,978. Median household income is $56,740 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Albany, OR metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is Social and Community Service Managers at a median $95,120 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Lebanon

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies programs near Lebanon, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lebanon city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Lebanon. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR 18.2 miles from Lebanon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,010
Avg net price $19,604/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 162

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Corban University

Salem, OR 24.4 miles from Lebanon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,917
Avg net price $28,035/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Western Oregon University

Monmouth, OR 27.5 miles from Lebanon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,815
Avg net price $17,237/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Willamette University

Salem, OR 28.6 miles from Lebanon
  • 4 year
57.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,911
Avg net price $25,121/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, OR 31.1 miles from Lebanon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,968
Avg net price $8,200/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Bushnell University

Eugene, OR 34.5 miles from Lebanon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,623
Avg net price $20,789/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Lane Community College

Eugene, OR 36.6 miles from Lebanon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
38.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,075
Avg net price $9,123/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Linfield University

McMinnville, OR 48.4 miles from Lebanon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,638
Avg net price $26,536/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon general studies page.

General Studies Wages Near Lebanon

Lebanon is part of the Albany, OR metro area (BLS area code 10540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Managers $93,220 Albany, OR $91,303
Management Analysts $86,870 Albany, OR $85,083
Human Resources Specialists $73,850 Albany, OR $72,331
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,440 Albany, OR $61,156
Writers and Authors $80,540 OR statewide $78,883
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,450 Albany, OR $72,919
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,710 Albany, OR $66,317
Social and Community Service Managers $95,120 Albany, OR $93,164

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Lebanon at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 18,978 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $56,740 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 102.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Lebanon, OR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Lebanon. The closest is Linn-Benton Community College in Albany, OR (10.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Willamette University (28.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Lebanon?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Lebanon are: Social and Community Service Managers ($95,120), General and Operations Managers ($93,220), Management Analysts ($86,870). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Albany instead of Lebanon?

Albany, OR is 11.4 miles from Lebanon and has its own set of local general studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Lebanon an affordable place to study general studies?

Lebanon’s median household income of $56,740 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lebanon while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Lebanon

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Lebanon:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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