2023 Best Schools in Oregon
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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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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%.
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