by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which school to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our Best Oregon Schools For The Money For Those Making $0-$30k for a Bachelor's ranking - to help you make that decision. This list is proof that you shouldn't avoid normally high-priced schools, since the actual price may be very affordable if you qualify for financial aid.
In This Year's Value Report:
Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Oregon to determine which ones have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Our ranking for the best value schools is based on objective factors. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's 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. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a good education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Find out more about our best value ranking methodology.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
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University of Oregon tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $0-$30k) school for bachelor’s degrees in Oregon for overall quality. UO is a public institution located in Eugene, Oregon.
Not only is University of Oregon a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Oregon for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $14,131.
A rank of #2 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list means Oregon State University is a great place for students working on their degree. Oregon State is a public institution located in Corvallis, Oregon.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Oregon State University is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Oregon. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,158.
A rank of #3 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list means Oregon Institute of Technology is a great place for students working on their degree. Oregon Institute of Technology is a small public school located in Klamath Falls, Oregon.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Oregon Institute of Technology is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Oregon. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,568.
Out of the 15 bachelor’s degree schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Portland State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Portland State University is located in Portland, Oregon and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Portland State University has the honor of being ranked #4 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 $12,067.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Oregon University. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list. Southern Oregon University is located in Ashland, Oregon and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Southern Oregon University a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Oregon for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $7,991.
With a ranking of #6, Eastern Oregon University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list. Located in La Grande, Oregon, the school is a small public institution.
Eastern Oregon University has the honor of being ranked #16 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 $10,321.
Western Oregon University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking. Western Oregon State College is a small public school situated in Monmouth, Oregon.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Western Oregon University is ranked #6 for quality in the state of Oregon. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $15,076.
Warner Pacific University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list. Warner Pacific is a private not-for-profit institution located in Portland, Oregon.
Warner Pacific University has the honor of being ranked #14 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 $15,656.
Pacific University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking. Forest Grove, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Pacific University has the honor of being ranked #5 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 $24,132.
With a ranking of #10, Lewis & Clark College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list. Located in Portland, Oregon, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Lewis & Clark College has the honor of being ranked #8 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 $23,368.
Linfield University - McMinnville Campus ranked #11 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list. Linfield is located in McMinnville, Oregon and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Linfield University - McMinnville Campus is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Oregon. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $22,367.
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Corban University landed the #12 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking. Corban is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Salem, Oregon.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Corban University 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 $21,581.
With a ranking of #13, University of Portland did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list. Portland, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is University of Portland a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Oregon for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $26,237.
George Fox University landed the #14 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking. GFU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Newberg, Oregon.
George Fox University has the honor of being ranked #9 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 $25,031.
Willamette University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking, coming in at #15. Willamette is a private not-for-profit institution located in Salem, Oregon.
Willamette University has the honor of being ranked #12 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 $25,081.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.