Best Sociology Schools Near Woodburn, OR (2026)

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

Woodburn, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs. Woodburn has a population of about 26,845. Median household income is $67,469 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Salem, OR metro area, the top-earning sociology-related role is Social and Community Service Managers at a median $110,210 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to Woodburn

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

George Fox University

Newberg, OR 12.0 miles from Woodburn
  • 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

#2

Willamette University

Salem, OR 16.9 miles from Woodburn
  • 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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#3

Linfield University

McMinnville, OR 17.0 miles from Woodburn
  • 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

#4

Reed College

Portland, OR 25.6 miles from Woodburn
  • 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

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#5

Portland State University

Portland, OR 26.5 miles from Woodburn
  • 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

#6

Western Oregon University

Monmouth, OR 27.6 miles from Woodburn
  • 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

Pacific University

Forest Grove, OR 28.5 miles from Woodburn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,583
Avg net price $35,273/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Portland

Portland, OR 30.1 miles from Woodburn
  • 4 year
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,804
Avg net price $28,210/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 47

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 Woodburn

Woodburn is part of the Salem, OR metro area (BLS area code 41420). 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)
Sociologists N/A OR statewide –
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $101,960 OR statewide $98,417
Social and Human Service Assistants $57,560 Salem, OR $55,560
Survey Researchers $64,660 OR statewide $62,413
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $64,700 Salem, OR $62,452
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,160 Salem, OR $61,931
Social Science Research Assistants $56,770 OR statewide $54,797
Social and Community Service Managers $110,210 Salem, OR $106,380

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.

Woodburn at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 26,845 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $67,469 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 16.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited sociology schools are near Woodburn, OR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near Woodburn. The closest is George Fox University in Newberg, OR (12.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Portland State University (26.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles near Woodburn?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles near Woodburn are: Social and Community Service Managers ($110,210), Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary ($101,960), Child, Family, and School Social Workers ($64,700). 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 Wilsonville instead of Woodburn?

Wilsonville, OR is 12.0 miles from Woodburn 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 Woodburn an affordable place to study sociology?

Woodburn’s median household income of $67,469 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Woodburn 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 Woodburn

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

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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