Best History Schools Near Klamath Falls, OR (2026)

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

Klamath Falls, Oregon has 2 accredited schools offering history programs. Klamath Falls has a population of about 21,879. Median household income is $47,268 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning history-related role is History Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $104,330 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest History Schools to Klamath Falls

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer history programs near Klamath Falls, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Klamath Falls 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 Klamath Falls. 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

Southern Oregon University

Ashland, OR 47.1 miles from Klamath Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,175
Avg net price $16,732/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR 142.2 miles from Klamath Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,324
Avg net price $22,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 115

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Bushnell University

Eugene, OR 142.4 miles from Klamath Falls
  • 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

#4

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR 178.6 miles from Klamath Falls
  • 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

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#5

Corban University

Salem, OR 193.3 miles from Klamath Falls
  • 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

#6

Western Oregon University

Monmouth, OR 196.1 miles from Klamath Falls
  • 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

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#7

Willamette University

Salem, OR 197.9 miles from Klamath Falls
  • 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

#8

Linfield University

McMinnville, OR 218.0 miles from Klamath Falls
  • 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 history page.

History Wages Near Klamath Falls

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide)
Historians $99,560
Archivists $61,880
Curators $62,790
Museum Technicians and Conservators $45,820
History Teachers, Postsecondary $104,330
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,570
Writers and Authors $80,540
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $78,070

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.

Klamath Falls at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,879 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $47,268 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited history schools are near Klamath Falls, OR?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering history programs near Klamath Falls. The closest is Southern Oregon University in Ashland, OR (47.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is College of the Siskiyous (64.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying history roles in Oregon?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying history-related roles in Oregon are: History Teachers, Postsecondary ($104,330), Historians ($99,560), Writers and Authors ($80,540). Wages for Klamath Falls workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Ashland instead of Klamath Falls?

Ashland, OR is 47.3 miles from Klamath Falls and has its own set of local history programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Klamath Falls an affordable place to study history?

Klamath Falls’s median household income of $47,268 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Klamath Falls 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 Klamath Falls

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

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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