2023 Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Oregon
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which business program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Oregon ranking. This report analyzed 21 schools in Oregon to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Oregon
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Our 2023 rankings named Portland Community College the most popular school in Oregon for business students working on their associate degree. Portland Community College is a large public school located in Portland, Oregon that handed out 178 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Portland Community College is $4,810. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,670. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,561 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Portland Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Central Oregon Community College is a great place for business students working on their associate degree. Central Oregon Community College is a small public school located in Bend, Oregon that handed out 75 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,111 in tuition and fees if they attend COCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,051. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,168 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
COCC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Linn-Benton Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Oregon list. Linn-Benton Community College is a small public school located in Albany, Oregon that handed out 69 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Oregon who attend LBCC full time pay an average of $5,675 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,307. Associate Degree recipients from LBCC accumulate an average of $19,921 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LBCC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Lane Community College is a great place for business students working on their associate degree. Eugene, Oregon is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 66 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Oregon who attend Lane Community College full time pay an average of $5,333 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,345. Associate Degree recipients from Lane Community College accumulate an average of $21,053 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Lane Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 50% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Mt. Hood Community College is a great place for business students working on their associate degree. Located in Gresham, Oregon, the medium-sized public school handed out 60 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,013 in tuition and fees if they attend MHCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,369. Associate Degree recipients from MHCC accumulate an average of $18,971 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
MHCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 39% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Chemeketa Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Oregon ranking. Chemeketa Community College is located in Salem, Oregon and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 46 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $5,850 in tuition and fees if they attend Chemeketa Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,275. Associate Degree recipients from Chemeketa Community College accumulate an average of $20,208 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Chemeketa Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #7, Rogue Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. Grants Pass, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 44 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $5,184 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Rogue Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,192. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,659 in student loans. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Rogue Community College. In fact, around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Clackamas Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Oregon ranking. Clackamas Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Oregon City, Oregon. It awarded 44 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $5,625 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Clackamas Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,050. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
Online courses are available at Clackamas Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Klamath Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Oregon ranking. Located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, the small public school handed out 42 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,497 in tuition and fees if they attend Klamath Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,125. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,946 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Klamath Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Blue Mountain Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Located in Pendleton, Oregon, the small public school awarded 18 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $6,641 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BMCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,161. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,417 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at BMCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #11, Treasure Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Ontario, Oregon, and it awarded 12 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $5,311 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Treasure Valley Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,765. On average, associate degree students take out $25,543 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Treasure Valley Community College. In 2019-2020 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southwestern Oregon Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. SWOCC is located in Coos Bay, Oregon and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at SWOCC is $6,483. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,134 in student loans. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SWOCC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Columbia Gorge Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Oregon ranking. This very small public school is located in The Dalles, Oregon, and it awarded 11 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $4,752 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Columbia Gorge Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,468. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,392 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Columbia Gorge Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.
Umpqua Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Located in Roseburg, Oregon, the small public school handed out 10 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $5,282 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Umpqua Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,945. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,410 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Umpqua Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Oregon ranking. Portland, Oregon is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
Warner Pacific College ADP is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Clatsop Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Clatsop Community College is a very small public school located in Astoria, Oregon that handed out 7 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $4,230 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Clatsop Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,010. On average, associate degree students take out $19,291 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Clatsop Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 56% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #17, Tillamook Bay Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their associate degree. TBCC is a public institution located in Tillamook, Oregon. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 5 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,356 in tuition and fees if they attend TBCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,076. Associate Degree recipients from TBCC accumulate an average of $9,751 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
TBCC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Oregon Coast Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs. Oregon Coast Community College is a very small public school located in Newport, Oregon that handed out 1 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,148 in tuition and fees if they attend Oregon Coast Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,072. Associate Degree recipients from Oregon Coast Community College accumulate an average of $26,642 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Oregon Coast Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Eastern Oregon University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get an associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list. EOU is a small public school situated in La Grande, Oregon. It awarded 1 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at EOU is $9,696. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $22,386. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
EOU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Warner Pacific University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Associate Degree Schools in Oregon ranking.
The average tuition and fees at Warner Pacific is $19,860. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.
Corban University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree business programs.
If you want to attend Corban, expect to pay an average of $34,756 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.
One thing to take note of is that Corban does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 23% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 21 schools only.
References
- 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%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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