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2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Oregon

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

8 Colleges
$9,231 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$54,134 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences School for You

In 2020-2021, computer and information sciences students earned 1,881 degrees and certificates from an Oregon school, making the subject the 8th in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Oregon ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Oregon to see which programs offered the best value experiences for computer and information sciences students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Oregon

The following schools top our list of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Colleges.

Best Oregon Schools for Affordable Quality in Computer & Information Sciences

$4,810 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Portland Community College the best value school in Oregon for computer and information sciences students. Located in the large city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Portland Community College are $4,810 a year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Portland Community College carry an average student debtload of $24,989.

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$5,850 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Chemeketa Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Oregon list. Located in the midsize suburb of Salem, Chemeketa Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Chemeketa Community College are $5,850 per year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Chemeketa Community College carry an average student debtload of $15,835.

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#3

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR
$12,188 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 8 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Oregon State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Corvallis, Oregon State is a public school with a very large student population.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Oregon State are $12,188 a year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Oregon State carry an average student debtload of $26,584. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $269, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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$10,269 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Oregon University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Oregon list. Located in the town of Monmouth, Western Oregon State College is a public school with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Western Oregon State College are $10,269 per year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Western Oregon State College carry an average student debtload of $30,910.

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$9,807 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Portland State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Oregon list. Portland State University is a very large public school located in the large city of Portland.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Portland State University are $9,807 a year. After completing their degree, computer and information sciences graduates from Portland State University carry an average student debtload of $27,619.

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#6

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, OR
$11,732 Average Tuition & Fees

Oregon Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for computer and information sciences students. It came in at #6 on the list. OIT is a small public school located in the town of Klamath Falls.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at OIT are $11,732 a year. The average amount in student loans that computer and information sciences majors at OIT take out is $21,502.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, OIT is ranked #3 for overall quality for computer and information sciences in Oregon.

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$5,333 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, Lane Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for computer and information sciences students. Lane Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Eugene.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lane Community College are $5,333 per year.

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#8

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR
$13,856 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Oregon came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Oregon ranking. UO is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Eugene.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UO are $13,856 per year. While working on their degree, computer and information sciences majors at UO accumulate an average of around $19,500 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $342.

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Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 20,550
Washington 5,454
Hawaii 359
Nevada 486
Alaska 60

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336
Computer Programming 11,939
Computer Systems Analysis 2,338
Data Processing 1,955
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,755
Data Entry 552

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Almonroth.

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