2026 Best Value Science & Tech Schools in Oregon
Looking for the best-value Science & Tech degree programs in Oregon? This list ranks 73 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor evaluated 28 schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Science & Tech Degree Schools in Oregon
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Portland Community College tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Science & Tech degree schools in Oregon. This public school is set in Portland, OR. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,220, while out-of-state students pay about $10,440. Portland Community College Science & Tech students take on a median of $20,648 in debt. Portland Community College alumni report median earnings of $44,592 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,648 median debt. Read more about Portland Community College
Umpqua Community College came in at #2 on this year's best-value Science & Tech ranking in Oregon. Located in Roseburg, OR, Umpqua Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,104 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $13,058 in student loans. Median earnings reach $36,676 ten years out. Set against $13,058 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Umpqua Community College
A rank of #3 makes Lane Community College one of the best values in Oregon. Lane Community College is a public school based in Eugene, OR. In-state tuition and fees average $6,202, compared with $13,078 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $18,373 in student loans. Lane Community College alumni report median earnings of $38,075 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $18,373 median debt. Read more about Lane Community College
A rank of #4 makes Chemeketa Community College one of the best values in Oregon. Set in Salem, OR, Chemeketa Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,345, while out-of-state students pay about $14,040. The median Science & Tech program debt is $15,755. Chemeketa Community College alumni report median earnings of $40,968 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Chemeketa Community College
You'll get strong value at Mt Hood Community College, which ranked #5 this year. Based in Gresham, OR, Mt Hood Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,247, compared with $9,819 for out-of-state students. The median Science & Tech program debt is $18,767. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,125 ten years after entry. Set against $18,767 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Mt Hood Community College report
Rogue Community College placed #6 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Oregon. Set in Grants Pass, OR, Rogue Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,256, while out-of-state students pay about $6,300. Rogue Community College Science & Tech students take on a median of $15,248 in debt. Median earnings reach $36,845 ten years out. Set against $15,248 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Rogue Community College
Southwestern Oregon Community College placed #7 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Oregon. Southwestern Oregon Community College is a public school based in Coos Bay, OR. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,192. Graduates carry a median of $13,609 in student loans. Median earnings reach $38,349 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $13,609 median debt. Read more about Southwestern Oregon Community College
Clackamas Community College landed the #8 spot for value in Oregon this year. Clackamas Community College is a public school based in Oregon City, OR. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,345, with out-of-state students paying around $14,265. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $13,915. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $42,886. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Clackamas Community College profile
Central Oregon Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Central Oregon Community College is a public school based in Bend, OR. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,683, with out-of-state students paying around $15,246. Graduates carry a median of $16,250 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,940. That is a strong return on a $16,250 median debt. Get the full Central Oregon Community College report
Linn Benton Community College came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Set in Albany, OR, Linn Benton Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,317 in tuition and fees, compared with $16,736 for out-of-state students. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $17,959. Median earnings reach $41,363 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $17,959 median debt. Read more about Linn Benton Community College
Oregon Institute Of Technology placed #12 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Oregon. Based in Klamath Falls, OR, Oregon Institute Of Technology is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,260 in tuition and fees, compared with $37,196 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,551 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $72,273 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Oregon Institute Of Technology
Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Portland, OR. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,640. Graduates carry a median of $41,254 in student loans. Median earnings reach $55,204 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program admits about 59% of applicants. More on Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program
Eastern Oregon University came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Set in La Grande, OR, Eastern Oregon University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,184, compared with $24,729 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,765 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,112 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,765 median debt. About 98% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Eastern Oregon University profile
Western Oregon University offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Western Oregon University is a public school based in Monmouth, OR. In-state tuition and fees average $11,514, with out-of-state students paying around $32,169. Students borrow a median of $24,166 to complete their Science & Tech program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,815. Set against $24,166 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Western Oregon University has an acceptance rate of 98%. Get the full Western Oregon University report
Oregon State University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Based in Corvallis, OR, Oregon State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,400, compared with $38,190 for out-of-state students. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $24,043. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $64,010. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. More on Oregon State University
Portland State University landed the #17 spot for value in Oregon this year. Located in Portland, OR, Portland State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,118, with out-of-state students paying around $29,136. The median Science & Tech program debt is $26,475. Median earnings reach $57,906 ten years out. Set against $26,475 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Portland State University profile
Southern Oregon University came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Located in Ashland, OR, Southern Oregon University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,762, with out-of-state students paying around $31,887. Southern Oregon University Science & Tech students take on a median of $24,951 in debt. Southern Oregon University alumni report median earnings of $49,175 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%. Read the full report on Southern Oregon University
University Of Oregon placed #19 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Oregon. University Of Oregon is a public school based in Eugene, OR. In-state tuition and fees average $15,320, with out-of-state students paying around $42,516. Students borrow a median of $22,034 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $61,324 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $22,034 median debt. University Of Oregon admits about 88% of applicants. Get the full University Of Oregon report
Warner Pacific College came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Set in Portland, OR, Warner Pacific College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $22,220. Warner Pacific College Science & Tech students take on a median of $41,254 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,204. Set against $41,254 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted. More on Warner Pacific College
Corban University landed the #21 spot for value in Oregon this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Salem, OR. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,963. Graduates carry a median of $24,318 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $48,917. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Corban University has an acceptance rate of 94%. Get the full Corban University report
George Fox University landed the #22 spot for value in Oregon this year. Set in Newberg, OR, George Fox University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $41,320 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,324 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $59,761. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted. More on George Fox University
Northwest Christian University landed the #23 spot for value in Oregon this year. Set in Eugene, OR, Northwest Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $35,800 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,735 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Northwest Christian University alumni report median earnings of $53,623 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,735 median debt. The acceptance rate is 67%. Read the full report on Northwest Christian University
Lewis And Clark College placed #24 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Oregon. Lewis And Clark College is a private not-for-profit school based in Portland, OR. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,828. Graduates carry a median of $23,301 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,205 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,301 median debt. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Lewis And Clark College report
Pacific University came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. Located in Forest Grove, OR, Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $56,374. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,170. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $60,583. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Pacific University admits about 90% of applicants. More on Pacific University
University Of Portland came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Set in Portland, OR, University Of Portland is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,100. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $23,169. University Of Portland alumni report median earnings of $82,804 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,169 median debt. University Of Portland admits about 89% of applicants. Get the full University Of Portland report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Science & Tech Degree Schools in Oregon
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Linfield College offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. Based in McMinnville, OR, Linfield College is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,736. The median Science & Tech program debt is $27,455. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $78,638. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Linfield College has an acceptance rate of 85%. More on Linfield College
Willamette University landed the #28 spot for value in Oregon this year. Set in Salem, OR, Willamette University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $51,156 in tuition and fees. Willamette University Science & Tech students take on a median of $22,537 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,911. Set against $22,537 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Willamette University has an acceptance rate of 77%. Read the full report on Willamette University
Phagans Grants Pass College Of Beauty offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Get the full Phagans Grants Pass College Of Beauty report
Christian Culinary Academy placed #29 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Oregon. Read more about Christian Culinary Academy
National College Of Natural Medicine placed #30 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Oregon. Read the full report on National College Of Natural Medicine
Sumner College
Sumner College landed the #31 spot for value in Oregon this year. Get the full Sumner College report
College Of Hair Design Careers ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Get the full College Of Hair Design Careers report
Klamath Community College landed the #33 spot for value in Oregon this year. Get the full Klamath Community College report
Phagans Beauty College came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Phagans Beauty College
Johnny Matthews Hairdressing Training School placed #35 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Oregon. Get the full Johnny Matthews Hairdressing Training School report
Mount Angel Seminary ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Read the full report on Mount Angel Seminary
Portland Fashion Institute placed #37 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Oregon. Read more about Portland Fashion Institute
Summit Salon Academy Portland came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Summit Salon Academy Portland
Oregon State University Cascades Campus came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. See the full Oregon State University Cascades Campus profile
Clatsop Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Get the full Clatsop Community College report
Pacific Northwest College Of Art placed #41 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Oregon. Get the full Pacific Northwest College Of Art report
Tillamook Bay Community College placed #42 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Oregon. Get the full Tillamook Bay Community College report
Beau Monde College Of Hair Design Beau Monde Academy Of Cosmetology ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. More on Beau Monde College Of Hair Design Beau Monde Academy Of Cosmetology
Phagans School Of Beauty offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. More on Phagans School Of Beauty
Northwest College Clackamas ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Read the full report on Northwest College Clackamas
East West College Of The Healing Arts landed the #46 spot for value in Oregon this year. More on East West College Of The Healing Arts
Western Seminary
Western Seminary landed the #47 spot for value in Oregon this year. See the full Western Seminary profile
Oregon College Of Oriental Medicine came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Oregon College Of Oriental Medicine
Northwest College Tualatin landed the #49 spot for value in Oregon this year. See the full Northwest College Tualatin profile
Carrington College Portland ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. More on Carrington College Portland
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Best Colleges For Money · Scope: State · 28 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 73 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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