2026 Best Business Schools in Oregon
Looking for the best Business degree programs in Oregon? Our ranking highlights 73 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Business Degree Central evaluated 59 schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Business Degree Schools in Oregon
Here are the top-ranked schools:
George Fox University came in at #2 on this year's Business ranking in Oregon. Based in Newberg, OR, George Fox University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $41,320. Students borrow a median of $25,324 to complete their Business program here. See the full George Fox University profile
The strong Business programs at Oregon Institute Of Technology earned it the #3 place in Oregon. Oregon Institute Of Technology is a public school based in Klamath Falls, OR. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,260, compared with $37,196 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,551 in student loans. Read the full report on Oregon Institute Of Technology
You'll be in good company at University Of Portland, which ranked #4 this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Portland, OR. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Students from in state pay about $58,100 in tuition and fees. Typical Business student debt is $23,169. Read the full report on University Of Portland
A rank of #5 makes Linfield College one of the top choices in Oregon. Set in McMinnville, OR, Linfield College is a private not-for-profit institution. Linfield College graduates 70% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $51,736. Graduates carry a median of $27,455 in student loans. More on Linfield College
Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program did well this year, earning the #6 position. Set in Portland, OR, Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,640. Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program Business students take on a median of $41,254 in debt. Read more about Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program
University Of Oregon placed #7 among Business schools in Oregon. Based in Eugene, OR, University Of Oregon is a public institution. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,320, compared with $42,516 for out-of-state students. The median Business program debt is $22,034. See the full University Of Oregon profile
Oregon State University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Oregon State University is a public school based in Corvallis, OR. About 70% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $14,400, compared with $38,190 for out-of-state students. Oregon State University Business students take on a median of $24,043 in debt. Get the full Oregon State University report
Portland Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Located in Portland, OR, Portland Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,220, compared with $10,440 for out-of-state students. Portland Community College Business students take on a median of $20,648 in debt. See the full Portland Community College profile
Eastern Oregon University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Located in La Grande, OR, Eastern Oregon University is a public institution. Eastern Oregon University graduates 43% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,184 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,729. Students borrow a median of $27,765 to complete their Business program here. See the full Eastern Oregon University profile
Portland State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Based in Portland, OR, Portland State University is a public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,118, with out-of-state students paying around $29,136. Typical Business student debt is $26,475. More on Portland State University
Chemeketa Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Chemeketa Community College is a public school based in Salem, OR. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,345, with out-of-state students paying around $14,040. Typical Business student debt is $15,755. See the full Chemeketa Community College profile
Western Oregon University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Based in Monmouth, OR, Western Oregon University is a public institution. About 47% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,514, with out-of-state students paying around $32,169. Graduates carry a median of $24,166 in student loans. See the full Western Oregon University profile
Southern Oregon University placed #14 among Business schools in Oregon. This public school is set in Ashland, OR. Southern Oregon University posts a six-year graduation rate of 42%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,762, compared with $31,887 for out-of-state students. The median Business program debt is $24,951. Get the full Southern Oregon University report
Clackamas Community College landed the #15 spot in Oregon this year. Set in Oregon City, OR, Clackamas Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,345, with out-of-state students paying around $14,265. Students borrow a median of $13,915 to complete their Business program here. More on Clackamas Community College
Northwest Christian University landed the #16 spot in Oregon this year. Located in Eugene, OR, Northwest Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Northwest Christian University posts a six-year graduation rate of 56%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,800. Graduates carry a median of $25,735 in student loans. Read the full report on Northwest Christian University
Central Oregon Community College landed the #17 spot in Oregon this year. Based in Bend, OR, Central Oregon Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,683, while out-of-state students pay about $15,246. Typical Business student debt is $16,250. More on Central Oregon Community College
Rogue Community College did well this year, earning the #18 position. This public school is set in Grants Pass, OR. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,256, while out-of-state students pay about $6,300. Typical Business student debt is $15,248. Read more about Rogue Community College
Mt Hood Community College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Located in Gresham, OR, Mt Hood Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,247 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,819 for out-of-state students. Mt Hood Community College Business students take on a median of $18,767 in debt. Get the full Mt Hood Community College report
Pacific Bible College did well this year, earning the #19 position. More on Pacific Bible College
Portland Actors Conservatory landed the #20 spot in Oregon this year. Read more about Portland Actors Conservatory
Northwest College Medford came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Northwest College Medford
Johnny Matthews Hairdressing Training School came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Read more about Johnny Matthews Hairdressing Training School
Northwest College Clackamas came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Get the full Northwest College Clackamas report
Lewis And Clark College landed the #25 spot in Oregon this year. More on Lewis And Clark College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Business Degree Schools in Oregon
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Clatsop Community College placed #26 among Business schools in Oregon. Get the full Clatsop Community College report
Lane Community College came in at #27 in this year's ranking. See the full Lane Community College profile
Mount Angel Seminary ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Read more about Mount Angel Seminary
Northwest College Tualatin did well this year, earning the #29 position. Read more about Northwest College Tualatin
College Of Hair Design Careers landed the #30 spot in Oregon this year. Get the full College Of Hair Design Careers report
Northwest College Beaverton placed #31 among Business schools in Oregon. Get the full Northwest College Beaverton report
Blue Mountain Community College came in at #33 in this year's ranking. More on Blue Mountain Community College
Western Seminary
Western Seminary placed #34 among Business schools in Oregon. More on Western Seminary
University Of Western States placed #35 among Business schools in Oregon. Read more about University Of Western States
Corban University landed the #36 spot in Oregon this year. Get the full Corban University report
Northwest College Eugene came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Read more about Northwest College Eugene
Premiere Aesthetics Institute placed #38 among Business schools in Oregon. See the full Premiere Aesthetics Institute profile
Oregon Coast Community College did well this year, earning the #39 position. Read more about Oregon Coast Community College
Aveda Institute Portland landed the #40 spot in Oregon this year. Get the full Aveda Institute Portland report
Sage School Of Massage And Esthetics landed the #41 spot in Oregon this year. See the full Sage School Of Massage And Esthetics profile
Oregon State University Cascades Campus came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Read more about Oregon State University Cascades Campus
New Hope Christian College did well this year, earning the #43 position. More on New Hope Christian College
Summit Salon Academy Portland placed #44 among Business schools in Oregon. More on Summit Salon Academy Portland
Portland Fashion Institute landed the #45 spot in Oregon this year. More on Portland Fashion Institute
Multnomah University did well this year, earning the #46 position. Read the full report on Multnomah University
Phagans School Of Hair Design placed #47 among Business schools in Oregon. Read the full report on Phagans School Of Hair Design
Southwestern Oregon Community College did well this year, earning the #48 position. Get the full Southwestern Oregon Community College report
Linn Benton Community College did well this year, earning the #49 position. Read the full report on Linn Benton Community College
Warner Pacific College did well this year, earning the #50 position. More on Warner Pacific College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Business Degree Central (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 59 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 73 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).