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 Master's 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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Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Oregon to determine which ones have the best value Master's 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 Master'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. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we consider a college'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.
To learn more, visit 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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Our 2024 rankings named Oregon State University the best value (income $0-$30k) school in Oregon for students working on their master’s degree. Oregon State is located in Corvallis, Oregon and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Oregon State University has the honor of being ranked #2 in Oregon for overall quality on top of being a good value.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Oregon University. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Master’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.
Southern Oregon University has the honor of being ranked #10 in Oregon for overall quality on top of being a good value.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Oregon University. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list. EOU is located in La Grande, Oregon and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Eastern Oregon University is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Oregon.
The quality degree programs at Portland State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon. Portland, Oregon is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Portland State University a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Oregon for overall quality.
Out of the 13 master’s degree schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Oregon landed the #4 spot on the list. UO is located in Eugene, Oregon and has a large student population. It is a public school.
University of Oregon has the honor of being ranked #4 in Oregon for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Western Oregon University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Monmouth, Oregon, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Western Oregon University is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Oregon.
Pacific University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking, coming in at #7. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Pacific University has the honor of being ranked #1 in Oregon for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Lewis & Clark College did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Portland, Oregon, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Lewis & Clark College has the honor of being ranked #3 in Oregon for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Bushnell University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list. Bushnell University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Eugene, Oregon.
Not only is Bushnell University a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Oregon for overall quality.
With a ranking of #10, University of Portland did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Portland, Oregon.
University of Portland has the honor of being ranked #5 in Oregon for overall quality on top of being a good value.
George Fox University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Newberg, Oregon.
Not only is George Fox University a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Oregon for overall quality.
Corban University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon ranking. Corban University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Salem, Oregon.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Corban University is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Oregon.
Willamette University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Oregon list. Located in Salem, Oregon, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Willamette University a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Oregon for overall quality.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.