by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which school to attend. 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 $30-$48k) in Oregon ranking. Due to the amount of income-based financial aid available, many 'high-priced' schools are more affordable than you think.
In This Year's Value Report:
We analyzed 16 schools across Oregon to determine which have the best value Associate 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. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oregon ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $30-$48k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that 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.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
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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Our analysis found Portland Community College to be the best value (income $30-$48k) school for associate degrees in Oregon in this year’s ranking. This large public school is located in Portland, Oregon.
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 $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,571.
A rank of #2 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oregon list means Chemeketa Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Salem, Oregon.
Chemeketa Community College 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 $30-$48k per year is $6,363.
The quality degree programs at Mt. Hood Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oregon. MHCC is located in Gresham, Oregon and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Mt. Hood Community College has the honor of being ranked #4 in Oregon for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,858.
A rank of #4 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) 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 situated in Eugene, Oregon.
Not only is Lane Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in Oregon for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,720.
A rank of #5 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oregon list means Oregon Institute of Technology is a great place for students working on their degree. This small public school is located in Klamath Falls, Oregon.
Oregon Institute of Technology has the honor of being ranked #2 in Oregon for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $11,094.
Clackamas Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oregon ranking, coming in at #6. Clackamas Community College is located in Oregon City, Oregon and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Clackamas Community College is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Oregon. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,455.
Southwestern Oregon Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oregon ranking. This small public school is located in Coos Bay, Oregon.
Not only is Southwestern Oregon Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Oregon for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,515.
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With a ranking of #8, Umpqua Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oregon list. Located in Roseburg, Oregon, the school is a small public institution.
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. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,001.
With a ranking of #9, Treasure Valley Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oregon list. This small public school is 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 $30-$48k per year is $5,800.
Klamath Community College landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oregon ranking. Klamath Community College is a small public school 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. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $6,462.
Rogue Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oregon ranking, coming in at #11. Grants Pass, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Rogue Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #14 in Oregon for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $8,850.
With a ranking of #12, Central Oregon Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oregon list. Bend, 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, Central Oregon Community College is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Oregon. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,173.
Blue Mountain Community College landed the #13 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oregon ranking. BMCC is a small public school situated in Pendleton, Oregon.
Not only is Blue Mountain Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Oregon for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $11,252.
With a ranking of #14, Oregon Coast Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oregon list. Oregon Coast Community College is a public institution 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. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,891.
Linn-Benton Community College landed the #15 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oregon ranking. LBCC is a public institution located in Albany, Oregon.
Not only is Linn-Benton Community College 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 $30-$48k per year is $11,803.
Clatsop Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in Oregon ranking. This small public school is located in Astoria, Oregon.
Clatsop Community College has the honor of being ranked #15 in Oregon for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $12,077.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.
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