by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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We analyzed 16 schools across Oregon to determine which have the best value Associate Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $0-$30k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Our analysis found Portland Community College to be the best value (income $0-$30k) school for associate degrees in Oregon in this year’s ranking. Portland Community College is located in Portland, Oregon and has a large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Portland Community College is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Oregon. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,756.
The quality degree programs at Mt. Hood Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon. MHCC is a public institution located in Gresham, Oregon.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Mt. Hood Community College is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Oregon. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,168.
The quality degree programs at Chemeketa Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon. Located in Salem, Oregon, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Chemeketa Community College is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Oregon. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,711.
A rank of #4 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list means Lane Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. Lane Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Eugene, Oregon.
Lane Community College has the honor of being ranked #3 in Oregon for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,119.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oregon Institute of Technology. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list. Klamath Falls, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Oregon Institute of Technology a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Oregon for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $10,568.
Clackamas Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking, coming in at #6. This medium-sized public school is located in Oregon City, Oregon.
Not only is Clackamas Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Oregon for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,339.
Southwestern Oregon Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking, coming in at #7. Coos Bay, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Southwestern Oregon Community College is ranked #6 for quality in the state of Oregon. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,687.
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Treasure Valley Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking, coming in at #8. Treasure Valley Community College is a public institution located in Ontario, Oregon.
Treasure Valley Community College has the honor of being ranked #17 in Oregon for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $4,884.
With a ranking of #9, Umpqua Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list. Roseburg, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Umpqua Community College is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Oregon. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $8,618.
Rogue Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list. Rogue Community College is a public institution located in Grants Pass, Oregon.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Rogue Community College is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Oregon. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,423.
Oregon Coast Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking, coming in at #11. Oregon Coast Community College is a small public school located in Newport, Oregon.
Oregon Coast Community College has the honor of being ranked #10 in Oregon for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $9,299.
Central Oregon Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking. Central Oregon Community College is a small public school located in Bend, Oregon.
Central Oregon Community College has the honor of being ranked #12 in Oregon for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,277.
With a ranking of #13, Klamath Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list. This small public school is located in Klamath Falls, Oregon.
Not only is Klamath Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #16 in Oregon for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,547.
Blue Mountain Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking, coming in at #14. Pendleton, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Blue Mountain Community College is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Oregon. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $9,789.
Linn-Benton Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list. LBCC is located in Albany, Oregon and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Linn-Benton Community College is ranked #13 for quality in the state of Oregon. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $10,720.
Clatsop Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking. Located in Astoria, Oregon, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is Clatsop Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Oregon for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,160.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.
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