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Colleges in Oregon: 21 Ranked by Earnings, Tuition & Graduation Rate

Every college in Oregon with verified College Scorecard data, ranked three ways below: by graduate earnings, by in-state tuition and by graduation rate. 25 institutions in total.

Institutions

25

Avg In-State Tuition

$31,635

Avg Out-of-State

$39,552

Avg Earnings

$48,197

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Quick answer

According to College Scorecard data on CollegeFactbook.com, Oregon has 25 degree-granting colleges and universities with average in-state tuition of $31,635 and average graduate earnings of $48,197 ten years after entry.

State Overview

Oregon's higher education landscape includes 25 institutions. The average in-state tuition is $31,635.38, while the average out-of-state tuition is $39,551.95. These figures represent the cost of attending college for students within and outside of Oregon.

Graduates from Oregon institutions earn an average of $48,197.43. This data point offers insight into the potential return on investment for students pursuing higher education in the state.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Schools by Type

Popular Majors in Oregon

Business Administration, Management and Operations

2,190 graduates

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

1,896 graduates

Psychology, General

1,585 graduates

Biology, General

1,043 graduates

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

837 graduates

Business/Commerce, General

688 graduates

Education, General

687 graduates

Social Sciences, General

674 graduates

Economics

625 graduates

Mechanical Engineering

615 graduates

Public Health

592 graduates

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

558 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations Salary Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Salary Psychology, General Salary

Cost Comparison

OR Avg In-State $31,635
OR Avg Out-of-State $39,552

Cost Analysis

Oregon's average in-state tuition of $31,635 compares to an average out-of-state tuition of $39,552. The average graduate from a Oregon institution earns $48,197 within 5 years of graduation.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 25 colleges and universities in Oregon, including public, private non-profit, and for-profit institutions.

Best Colleges in Oregon, Ranked by Data

Three orderings of the same 21 colleges, straight from College Scorecard: who earns most after graduating, who charges least in-state, and who graduates the largest share. No editorial weighting.

Best colleges in Oregon by graduate earnings

  1. 1 Linfield University $70,643 median, 5 yrs · McMinnville
  2. 2 Oregon Institute of Technology $68,301 median, 5 yrs · Klamath Falls
  3. 3 University of Portland $67,913 median, 5 yrs · Portland
  4. 4 George Fox University $53,568 median, 5 yrs · Newberg
  5. 5 Oregon State University $50,843 median, 5 yrs · Corvallis
  6. 6 Oregon State University-Cascades Campus $50,843 median, 5 yrs · Bend
  7. 7 Portland State University $46,937 median, 5 yrs · Portland
  8. 8 Pacific University $46,936 median, 5 yrs · Forest Grove
  9. 9 University of Oregon $46,084 median, 5 yrs · Eugene
  10. 10 Warner Pacific University $45,660 median, 5 yrs · Portland

Cheapest colleges in Oregon by in-state tuition

  1. 1 Eastern Oregon University $10,671 / year · La Grande
  2. 2 Western Oregon University $11,025 / year · Monmouth
  3. 3 Portland State University $11,238 / year · Portland
  4. 4 Southern Oregon University $12,093 / year · Ashland
  5. 5 Oregon State University-Cascades Campus $12,594 / year · Bend
  6. 6 Oregon Institute of Technology $12,687 / year · Klamath Falls
  7. 7 Oregon State University $13,494 / year · Corvallis
  8. 8 University of Oregon $15,669 / year · Eugene
  9. 9 New Hope Christian College-Eugene $17,620 / year · Eugene
  10. 10 Warner Pacific University $21,010 / year · Portland

Best colleges in Oregon by graduation rate

  1. 1 University of Portland 80 % graduate · Portland
  2. 2 Reed College 78 % graduate · Portland
  3. 3 Willamette University 75 % graduate · Salem
  4. 4 University of Oregon 73 % graduate · Eugene
  5. 5 Lewis & Clark College 72 % graduate · Portland
  6. 6 Oregon State University 70 % graduate · Corvallis
  7. 7 George Fox University 70 % graduate · Newberg
  8. 8 Linfield University 68 % graduate · McMinnville
  9. 9 Pacific University 66 % graduate · Forest Grove
  10. 10 Warner Pacific University 60 % graduate · Portland

National rankings: highest earning · most affordable · best graduation rate · best ROI.