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2025 Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Oregon

8 Colleges in Oregon
1,425 Master's Degrees
$52,658 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #2 in popularity, education is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 8 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Oregon ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,425 master's degrees in education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Education School for Your Master's Degree

Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Oregon Your choice of education for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality education program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Average Early-Career Salaries

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for education students working on their master's degree.

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The education school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Education Master's Degree Schools in Oregon.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Education in Oregon

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in education.

Top Oregon Schools for a Master's in Education

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
92 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Portland if you wish to pursue a master's degree in education. University of Portland is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Portland.More information about a master’s in education from University of Portland

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
117 Annual Graduates

Western Oregon University is a good option for students interested in a master's degree in education. Located in the town of Monmouth, Western Oregon State College is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in education from Western Oregon University

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
126 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat George Fox University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in education. GFU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the fringe town of Newberg.More information about a master’s in education from George Fox University

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
160 Annual Graduates

Oregon State University is a great decision for students interested in a master's degree in education. Located in the small city of Corvallis, Oregon State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in education from Oregon State University

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Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
66 Annual Graduates

Pacific is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Forest Grove.More information about a master’s in education from Pacific University

6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
91 Annual Graduates

Located in the remote town of La Grande, EOU is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in education from Eastern Oregon University

7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
138 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Eugene, UO is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in education from University of Oregon

8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
84 Annual Graduates

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Ashland, Southern Oregon University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in education from Southern Oregon University

Best Education Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Education Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 33 14,949
Washington 31 1,883
Hawaii 27 366
Nevada 27 636
Alaska 21 159

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Education Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 569
General Education 332
Student Counseling 152
Special Education 144
Educational Administration 88
Curriculum & Instruction 60
Teacher Education Subject Specific 57
Teaching English or French 22
Other Education 1

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