2023 Best General Education Schools in Oregon
Finding the Best General Education School for You
In 2020-2021, general education students earned 767 degrees and certificates from an Oregon school, making the subject the 9th 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best General Education Schools in Oregon ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in Oregon to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
View our full ranking methodology.
2023 Best General Education Schools in Oregon
The colleges and universities below are the best for education majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best General Education Schools
Our analysis found Pacific University to be the best school for general education students who want to pursue a degree in Oregon. Pacific is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Forest Grove.
On average, education graduates from Pacific take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full General Education at Pacific University Report
Request Information
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Western Oregon University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best General Education Schools in Oregon list. Located in the town of Monmouth, Western Oregon State College is a public school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that education majors at Western Oregon State College take out is $21,667.
Full General Education at Western Oregon University Report
Request Information
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Portland is a great place for general education students. University of Portland is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Portland.
Full General Education at University of Portland Report
Request Information
Out of the 10 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Corban University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Salem, Corban is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, education graduates from Corban take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full General Education at Corban University Report
Request Information
Out of the 10 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Lewis & Clark College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Portland, Lewis and Clark College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Request Information
Oregon State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for general education students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State is a public school with a very large student population.
Full General Education at Oregon State University Report
Request Information
With a ranking of #7, George Fox University did quite well on this year’s best schools for general education students. Located in the fringe town of Newberg, GFU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Full General Education at George Fox University Report
Request Information
Portland State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best General Education Schools in Oregon list. Portland State University is a very large public school located in the city of Portland.
Full General Education at Portland State University Report
Request Information
University of Oregon landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general education programs. UO is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Eugene.
The average amount in student loans that education majors at UO take out is $21,333. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $567.
Request Information
Southern Oregon University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for general education students. It came in at #10 on the list. Southern Oregon University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Ashland.
Request InformationBest General Education Colleges in the Far Western US Region
Explore all the Best General Education Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 7,063 |
| Washington | 728 |
| Nevada | 36 |
| Hawaii | 64 |
| Alaska | 26 |
More General Education Rankings in Oregon
Related Programs
Learn about other programs related to General Education that might interest you.
MEd in Curriculum & Instruction
Enhance your career as a teacher or administrator or prepare to advance to a leadership position within your school with this specialized online MEd from Southern New Hampshire University.
MS in Higher Education Administration
Learn how strategic leadership, data-driven resource management and a culture centered on student success can enhance colleges and universities with this online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Rankings in Majors Related to Education
General Education is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
| Educational Administration | 46,469 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43,297 |
| Special Education | 36,792 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 KOKUYO.
More about our data sources and methodologies.