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2023 Best Schools in Oregon

28 Schools Ranked
$42,406 Average Earnings
$24,785 Avg Student Debt

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Schools in Oregon ranking. This report analyzed 28 schools in Oregon to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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Top Schools in Oregon

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$53,998 Average Earnings
$30,181 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Linfield University - Online and Continuing Education to be the best school for students in Oregon.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,181 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $346, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Linfield OCE, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $53,998 during the early years of their career.

Full Linfield University - Online and Continuing Education Report

#2

Pacific University

Forest Grove, Oregon
$56,736 Average Earnings
$24,853 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 28 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Pacific University landed the # 2 spot on the list.

Degree recipients from Pacific accumulate an average of $24,853 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $559, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Pacific graduates make an average of $56,736 annually.

Full Pacific University Report

#3

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, Oregon
$56,126 Average Earnings
$30,230 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Oregon Institute of Technology helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in Oregon.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,230 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $328 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, OIT graduates make an average of $56,126 annually.

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$42,646 Average Earnings
$27,898 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Linfield University - McMinnville Campus. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Schools in Oregon list.

Degree recipients from Linfield accumulate an average of $27,898 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $346 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Linfield graduates make an average of $42,646 annually.

Full Linfield University - McMinnville Campus Report

#5

University of Portland

Portland, Oregon
$49,310 Average Earnings
$22,718 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at University of Portland helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best schools in Oregon.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,718 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $668 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, University of Portland graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,310 during the early year of their career.

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$45,424 Average Earnings
$38,794 Avg Student Debt

Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Oregon ranking.

Degree recipients from Warner Pacific College ADP accumulate an average of $38,794 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Warner Pacific College ADP graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,424 during the early year of their career.

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#7

George Fox University

Newberg, Oregon
$47,419 Average Earnings
$25,424 Avg Student Debt

George Fox University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Schools in Oregon list.

Degree recipients from GFU accumulate an average of $25,424 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $547. Once they receive their degree, GFU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $47,419 during the early year of their career.

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#8

Warner Pacific University

Portland, Oregon
$45,424 Average Earnings
$38,794 Avg Student Debt

Warner Pacific University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #8 on the list.

Degree recipients from Warner Pacific accumulate an average of $38,794 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Warner Pacific graduates make an average of $45,424 annually.

Full Warner Pacific University Report

#9

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
$43,202 Average Earnings
$26,738 Avg Student Debt

Oregon State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best programs.

Degree recipients from Oregon State accumulate an average of $26,738 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $417. During the early years of their career, Oregon State graduates make an average of $43,202 annually.

Full Oregon State University Report

#10

Portland Community College

Portland, Oregon
$44,075 Average Earnings
$23,959 Avg Student Debt

Portland Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #10 on the list.

Degree recipients from Portland Community College accumulate an average of $23,959 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Portland Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,075 during the early year of their career.

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#11

Lewis & Clark College

Portland, Oregon
$35,208 Average Earnings

Lewis & Clark College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Oregon ranking.

If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $762, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Lewis and Clark College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,208 during the early year of their career.

Full Lewis & Clark College Report

#12

Willamette University

Salem, Oregon
$31,570 Average Earnings
$21,958 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Willamette University did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,958 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Willamette graduates make an average of $31,570 annually.

Full Willamette University Report

#13

Umpqua Community College

Roseburg, Oregon
$42,810 Average Earnings
$18,148 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Umpqua Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.

On average, students take out $18,148 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Umpqua Community College graduates make an average of $42,810 annually.

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#14

Eastern Oregon University

La Grande, Oregon
$36,432 Average Earnings
$29,594 Avg Student Debt

Eastern Oregon University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Oregon ranking.

On average, students take out $29,594 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, EOU graduates make an average of $36,432 annually.

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#15

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, Oregon
$37,860 Average Earnings
$19,900 Avg Student Debt

Chemeketa Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Schools in Oregon list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,900 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Chemeketa Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,860 during the early year of their career.

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#16

Western Oregon University

Monmouth, Oregon
$37,927 Average Earnings
$25,633 Avg Student Debt

Western Oregon University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Oregon ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,633 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $208, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Western Oregon State College graduates make an average of $37,927 annually.

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#17

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
$37,110 Average Earnings
$22,898 Avg Student Debt

University of Oregon did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #17 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,898 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $524 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UO, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,110 during the early years of their career.

Full University of Oregon Report

#18

Lane Community College

Eugene, Oregon
$46,649 Average Earnings
$20,604 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #18, Lane Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for students working.

Degree recipients from Lane Community College accumulate an average of $20,604 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Lane Community College graduates make an average of $46,649 annually.

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$39,283 Average Earnings
$17,134 Avg Student Debt

Southwestern Oregon Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Schools in Oregon list.

On average, students take out $17,134 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from SWOCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,283 during the early years of their career.

Full Southwestern Oregon Community College Report

#20

Corban University

Salem, Oregon
$39,013 Average Earnings

Corban University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Schools in Oregon list.

During the early years of their career, Corban graduates make an average of $39,013 annually.

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#21

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
$43,075 Average Earnings
$29,191 Avg Student Debt

Portland State University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best programs.

Degree recipients from Portland State University accumulate an average of $29,191 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $319 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Portland State University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,075 during the early years of their career.

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#22

Bushnell University

Eugene, Oregon
$57,591 Average Earnings
$30,261 Avg Student Debt

Bushnell University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Oregon ranking.

On average, students take out $30,261 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Bushnell University graduates make an average of $57,591 annually.

Full Bushnell University Report

$35,151 Average Earnings
$21,282 Avg Student Debt

Central Oregon Community College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Schools in Oregon list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,282 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, COCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,151 during the early year of their career.

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#24

Mt. Hood Community College

Gresham, Oregon
$46,287 Average Earnings
$19,443 Avg Student Debt

Mt. Hood Community College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Schools in Oregon ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,443 in student loans. During the early years of their career, MHCC graduates make an average of $46,287 annually.

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#25

Rogue Community College

Grants Pass, Oregon
$35,257 Average Earnings
$19,177 Avg Student Debt

Rogue Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for students. It came in at #25 on the list.

On average, students take out $19,177 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Rogue Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,257 during the early years of their career.

Full Rogue Community College Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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