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 Getting Aid for an Associate ranking - to help you make that decision. 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.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Oregon ranking, we first look at its average net price, which 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.
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.
Know what field you want to major in? Make sure you check out our best value schools by major. In addition, you can select one of the links below to see the best value colleges for other degree levels.
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Portland Community College tops this year’s ranking as the best value (with aid) school for associate degrees in Oregon for overall quality. Portland Community College is located in Portland, Oregon and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Portland Community College has the honor of being ranked #1 in Oregon for overall quality on top of being a good value. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $9,922.
Out of the 16 associate degree schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Mt. Hood Community College landed the #2 spot on the list. MHCC is a public institution located in Gresham, Oregon.
Not only is Mt. Hood Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in Oregon for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $7,601 a year.
A rank of #3 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Oregon list means Chemeketa Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. Chemeketa Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Salem, Oregon.
Not only is Chemeketa Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Oregon for overall quality. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $7,542.
Out of the 16 associate degree schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Clackamas Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. Clackamas Community College is located in Oregon City, Oregon and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Clackamas Community College has the honor of being ranked #8 in Oregon for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $5,174 a year.
Out of the 16 associate degree schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Lane Community College landed the #5 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 #3 for quality in the state of Oregon. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $9,300 a year.
Southwestern Oregon Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Oregon ranking. 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 #6 for quality in the state of Oregon. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $10,295 a year.
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Treasure Valley Community College landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Oregon ranking. Treasure Valley Community College is located in Ontario, Oregon and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Treasure Valley Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Oregon for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $5,489 a year.
Umpqua Community College landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Oregon ranking. Umpqua Community College is a small public school situated in Roseburg, Oregon.
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. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $10,195.
Rogue Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Oregon list. Rogue Community College is a small public school situated 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. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $8,676 a year.
Klamath Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Oregon ranking, coming in at #10. Klamath Community College is a public institution located in Klamath Falls, Oregon.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Klamath Community College is ranked #16 for quality in the state of Oregon. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $7,949.
Oregon Institute of Technology landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Oregon ranking. Oregon Institute of Technology is a small public school located in Klamath Falls, Oregon.
Not only is Oregon Institute of Technology a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Oregon for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $17,532 a year.
Oregon Coast Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Oregon ranking, coming in at #12. Oregon Coast Community College is a public institution located in Newport, Oregon.
Not only is Oregon Coast Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Oregon for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $11,197 a year.
With a ranking of #13, Central Oregon Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Oregon list. COCC is a public institution located in Bend, Oregon.
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. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $11,765.
Linn-Benton Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Oregon list. LBCC is located in Albany, Oregon and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Linn-Benton Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Oregon for overall quality. The average net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $12,205 a year.
With a ranking of #15, Clatsop Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Oregon list. Clatsop Community College is located in Astoria, Oregon and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Clatsop Community College is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Oregon. For those students who receive financial aid, the yearly average net price of the school is around $11,684.
Blue Mountain Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (With Aid) in Oregon ranking, coming in at #16. BMCC is a public institution located in Pendleton, Oregon.
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 net price of the school for those who receive financial aid is about $13,308 a year.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.