by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. College Factual has developed its Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking as one thing you can use to help make this decision. A school that typically has a high sticker price may actually be very affordable, depending on how much need-based financial aid you receive.
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We analyzed 29 schools across Oregon to determine which have the best value programs. To come up with this ranking of the best value schools, we look at factors that are all objective measurements. We explain more about what we look at and why we do so below.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $0-$30k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. 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 consider a school's overall Best Colleges 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.
We go into more detail on these factors on our best value ranking methodology page.
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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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Portland Community College tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $0-$30k) school in Oregon for overall quality. Portland, Oregon is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Portland Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Oregon for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $7,756.
A rank of #2 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list means Mt. Hood Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. 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 #13 for quality in the state of Oregon. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $5,168.
Out of the 29 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Chemeketa Community College landed the #3 spot on the list. Chemeketa Community College is located in Salem, Oregon and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Chemeketa Community College has the honor of being ranked #14 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 $5,711.
Out of the 29 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Lane Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. Lane Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Eugene, Oregon.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Lane Community College is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Oregon. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,119.
A rank of #5 on our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list means Clackamas Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. Clackamas Community College is located in Oregon City, Oregon and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Clackamas Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #22 in Oregon for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $5,339.
With a ranking of #6, Oregon State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list. Oregon State is a large public school situated in Corvallis, Oregon.
Not only is Oregon State University 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 $13,158.
University of Oregon did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking, coming in at #7. UO is a large public school situated in Eugene, Oregon.
University of Oregon has the honor of being ranked #1 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 $14,131.
Southwestern Oregon Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list. SWOCC is a small public school situated in Coos Bay, Oregon.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Southwestern Oregon Community College is ranked #15 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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Oregon Institute of Technology came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking. OIT is a public institution located in Klamath Falls, Oregon.
Oregon Institute of Technology has the honor of being ranked #10 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 $10,568.
Portland State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking, coming in at #10. Portland State University is a large public school located in Portland, Oregon.
Portland State University has the honor of being ranked #6 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.
With a ranking of #11, Southern Oregon University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list. Southern Oregon University is a public institution located in Ashland, Oregon.
Not only is Southern Oregon University a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in Oregon for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,991.
Treasure Valley Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Ontario, Oregon, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is Treasure Valley Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #29 in Oregon for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,884.
Umpqua Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list. Umpqua Community College is a small public school located in Roseburg, Oregon.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Umpqua Community College is ranked #20 for quality in the state of Oregon. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,618.
Rogue Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking, coming in at #14. Grants Pass, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Rogue Community College has the honor of being ranked #27 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 $7,423.
Eastern Oregon University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking, coming in at #15. Eastern Oregon University is a small public school located in La Grande, Oregon.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Eastern Oregon University is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Oregon. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $10,321.
With a ranking of #16, Central Oregon Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list. COCC is located in Bend, Oregon and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Central Oregon Community College is ranked #25 for quality in the state of Oregon. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,277.
Klamath Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list. Located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is Klamath Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #28 in Oregon for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,547.
With a ranking of #18, Blue Mountain Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list. BMCC is a small public school situated in Pendleton, Oregon.
Blue Mountain Community College has the honor of being ranked #24 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 $9,789.
With a ranking of #19, Western Oregon University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list. Monmouth, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Western Oregon University has the honor of being ranked #8 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 $15,076.
Linn-Benton Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list. Linn-Benton Community College is a small public school located in Albany, Oregon.
Not only is Linn-Benton Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #26 in Oregon for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,720.
Warner Pacific University landed the #21 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking. Warner Pacific University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Portland, Oregon.
Not only is Warner Pacific University a great value, but it is also ranked #21 in Oregon for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $15,656.
Pacific University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking, coming in at #22. Pacific University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Pacific University has the honor of being ranked #3 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 #23, Bushnell University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list. Bushnell University is located in Eugene, Oregon and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Bushnell University has the honor of being ranked #23 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 $16,660.
Lewis & Clark College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking. Lewis and Clark College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Portland, Oregon.
Not only is Lewis & Clark College a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Oregon for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $23,368.
Linfield University - McMinnville Campus landed the #25 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking. Located in McMinnville, Oregon, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Linfield University - McMinnville Campus a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Oregon for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $22,367.
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