Best Sociology Schools Near Klamath Falls, OR (2026)

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

Klamath Falls, Oregon has 1 accredited school offering sociology 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 sociology-related role is Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $101,960 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Klamath Falls

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer sociology 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

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

#2

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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#3

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

#4

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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  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

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

#6

George Fox University

Newberg, OR 221.2 miles from Klamath Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,761
Avg net price $31,679/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Reed College

Portland, OR 229.3 miles from Klamath Falls
  • 4 year
58.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,927
Avg net price $33,013/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Portland State University

Portland, OR 232.0 miles from Klamath Falls
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,906
Avg net price $9,552/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 147

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology Wages Near Klamath Falls

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide)
Sociologists N/A
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $101,960
Social and Human Service Assistants $51,230
Survey Researchers $64,660
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $64,130
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,150
Social Science Research Assistants $56,770
Social and Community Service Managers $87,010

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 sociology schools are near Klamath Falls, OR?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Klamath Falls. The closest is College of the Siskiyous in Weed, CA (64.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is College of the Siskiyous (64.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles in Oregon?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles in Oregon are: Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($101,960), Social and Community Service Managers ($87,010), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($79,150). 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 sociology 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 sociology?

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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