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 Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Oregon ranking.
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We analyzed 17 schools across Oregon to determine which have the best value Associate Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. We explain more about what we look at and why we do so below.
Our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Oregon ranking is determined by first looking at the combined costs of average tuition, fees, and room and board before any aid is applied. 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 host 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.
Keep scrolling for the top schools in this ranking or select one of the other rankings methods below.
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.
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our 2024 rankings named Portland Community College the best value (no aid) school in Oregon for students working on their associate degree. Portland Community College is a public institution located in Portland, Oregon.
Not only is Portland Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Oregon for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $17,244 a year.
The quality degree programs at Oregon Institute of Technology helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Oregon. OIT is a public institution 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 cost without aid for the school is $21,946 a year for undergraduates.
Out of the 17 associate degree schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Mt. Hood Community College landed the #3 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 cost without aid for the school is $15,225 a year for undergraduates.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lane Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Oregon list. Located in Eugene, Oregon, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Lane Community College has the honor of being ranked #3 in Oregon for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $15,827 a year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southwestern Oregon Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Oregon list. This small public school is located in Coos Bay, Oregon.
Southwestern Oregon Community College has the honor of being ranked #6 in Oregon for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $13,932 a year.
With a ranking of #6, Umpqua Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Oregon list. This small public school is located 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. The average cost without aid for the school is $11,034 a year for undergraduates.
With a ranking of #7, Chemeketa Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Oregon 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 #5 in Oregon for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $19,593 a year.
Clatsop Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Oregon list. Astoria, 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, Clatsop Community College is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Oregon. The average cost without aid for the school is $9,648 a year for undergraduates.
Clackamas Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Oregon ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Oregon City, Oregon.
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. The average cost without aid for the school is $15,885 a year for undergraduates.
Oregon Coast Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Oregon ranking. Oregon Coast Community College is a small public school situated in Newport, Oregon.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Oregon Coast Community College is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Oregon. The average cost without aid for the school is $13,824 a year for undergraduates.
With a ranking of #11, Rogue Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Oregon list. Rogue Community College is a public institution located in Grants Pass, Oregon.
Rogue Community College has the honor of being ranked #14 in Oregon for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $14,934 a year.
Blue Mountain Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Oregon ranking, coming in at #12. Blue Mountain Community College is a small public school 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 cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $15,799 a year.
Columbia Gorge Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Oregon list. This small public school is located in The Dalles, Oregon.
Not only is Columbia Gorge Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Oregon for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $17,262 a year.
Central Oregon Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Oregon ranking, coming in at #14. This small public school is located in Bend, Oregon.
Central Oregon Community College has the honor of being ranked #12 in Oregon for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $18,690 a year for undergraduates.
Linn-Benton Community College landed the #15 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Oregon ranking. LBCC is a public institution located in Albany, Oregon.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Linn-Benton Community College is ranked #13 for quality in the state of Oregon. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $19,319 a year.
With a ranking of #16, Treasure Valley Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money in Oregon list. 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 cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $12,967 a year.
Klamath Community College landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money 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 cost without aid for the school is $16,980 a year for undergraduates.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.