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$42,406 Average Earnings
$24,785 Avg Student Debt

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Top Business Schools in Oregon

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$53,998 Average Earnings
$30,181 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Linfield University - Online and Continuing Education to be the best school for business students in Oregon.

Degree recipients from Linfield OCE accumulate an average of $30,181 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $346 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Linfield OCE, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $53,998 during the early years of their career.

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#2

George Fox University

Newberg, Oregon
$47,419 Average Earnings
$25,424 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 19 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, George Fox University landed the # 2 spot on the list.

On average, students take out $25,424 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $547 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, GFU graduates make an average of $47,419 annually.

Full George Fox University Report

#3

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, Oregon
$56,126 Average Earnings
$30,230 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 19 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Oregon Institute of Technology landed the # 3 spot on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,230 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $328 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from OIT, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $56,126 during the early years of their career.

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#4

University of Portland

Portland, Oregon
$49,310 Average Earnings
$22,718 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 19 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Portland landed the # 4 spot on the list.

Degree recipients from University of Portland accumulate an average of $22,718 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $668. During the early years of their career, University of Portland graduates make an average of $49,310 annually.

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$42,646 Average Earnings
$27,898 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Linfield University - McMinnville Campus. It ranked #5 on our list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,898 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $346, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Linfield graduates make an average of $42,646 annually.

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$45,424 Average Earnings
$38,794 Avg Student Debt

Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program landed the #6 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

On average, students take out $38,794 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Warner Pacific College ADP, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,424 during the early years of their career.

Full Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program Report

#7

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
$37,110 Average Earnings
$22,898 Avg Student Debt

University of Oregon came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

On average, students take out $22,898 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $524.After graduating from UO, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,110 during the early years of their career.

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#8

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
$43,202 Average Earnings
$26,738 Avg Student Debt

Oregon State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #8 on the list.

Degree recipients from Oregon State accumulate an average of $26,738 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $417, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Oregon State graduates make an average of $43,202 annually.

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#9

Portland Community College

Portland, Oregon
$44,075 Average Earnings
$23,959 Avg Student Debt

Portland Community College ranked #9 on this year’s list.

Degree recipients from Portland Community College accumulate an average of $23,959 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Portland Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,075 during the early year of their career.

Full Portland Community College Report

#10

Eastern Oregon University

La Grande, Oregon
$36,432 Average Earnings
$29,594 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Eastern Oregon University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,594 in student loans.After graduating from EOU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,432 during the early years of their career.

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#11

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
$43,075 Average Earnings
$29,191 Avg Student Debt

Portland State University ranked #11 on this year’s list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,191 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $319, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Portland State University graduates make an average of $43,075 annually.

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#12

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, Oregon
$37,860 Average Earnings
$19,900 Avg Student Debt

Chemeketa Community College landed the #12 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

Degree recipients from Chemeketa Community College accumulate an average of $19,900 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Chemeketa Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,860 during the early years of their career.

Full Chemeketa Community College Report

#13

Western Oregon University

Monmouth, Oregon
$37,927 Average Earnings
$25,633 Avg Student Debt

Western Oregon University ranked #13 on this year’s list.

Degree recipients from Western Oregon State College accumulate an average of $25,633 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $208, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Western Oregon State College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,927 during the early year of their career.

Full Western Oregon University Report

#14

Southern Oregon University

Ashland, Oregon
$35,464 Average Earnings
$26,302 Avg Student Debt

Southern Oregon University ranked #14 on this year’s list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,302 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $245. Once they receive their degree, Southern Oregon University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,464 during the early year of their career.

Full Southern Oregon University Report

#15

Clackamas Community College

Oregon City, Oregon
$31,312 Average Earnings
$17,726 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, Clackamas Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,726 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Clackamas Community College graduates make an average of $31,312 annually.

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#16

Bushnell University

Eugene, Oregon
$57,591 Average Earnings
$30,261 Avg Student Debt

Bushnell University landed the #16 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

On average, students take out $30,261 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Bushnell University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $57,591 during the early years of their career.

Full Bushnell University Report

$35,151 Average Earnings
$21,282 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, Central Oregon Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,282 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, COCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,151 during the early year of their career.

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#18

Rogue Community College

Grants Pass, Oregon
$35,257 Average Earnings
$19,177 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #18, Rogue Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

Degree recipients from Rogue Community College accumulate an average of $19,177 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Rogue Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,257 during the early year of their career.

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#19

Mt. Hood Community College

Gresham, Oregon
$46,287 Average Earnings
$19,443 Avg Student Debt

Mt. Hood Community College ranked #19 on this year’s list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,443 in student loans. During the early years of their career, MHCC graduates make an average of $46,287 annually.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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