2023 Best General Education Schools in Oregon
Finding the Best General Education School for You
General Education is one of the most popular subjects to study in Oregon. With 767 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.
With all the teaching programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best General Education Schools in Oregon ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 10 schools in Oregon to see which ones offered the best programs for teaching students.
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2023 Best General Education Schools in Oregon
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Top 10 Best General Education Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Pacific University the best school in Oregon for general education students. Located in the large suburb of Forest Grove, Pacific is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, education graduates from Pacific take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Oregon University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best General Education Schools in Oregon list. Western Oregon State College is a small public school located in the fringe town of Monmouth.
The average amount in student loans that education majors at Western Oregon State College take out is $21,667.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Portland. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best General Education Schools in Oregon list. Located in the large city of Portland, University of Portland is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The excellent programs at Corban University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best general education schools in Oregon. Corban is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Salem.
On average, education graduates from Corban take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Lewis & Clark College is a great place for general education students. Lewis and Clark College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland.
Oregon State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general education programs. Oregon State is a very large public school located in the city of Corvallis.
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With a ranking of #7, George Fox University did quite well on this year’s best schools for general education students. GFU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Newberg.
With a ranking of #8, Portland State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for general education students. Located in the large city of Portland, Portland State University is a public school with a very large student population.
University of Oregon ranked #9 on this year’s Best General Education Schools in Oregon list. Located in the midsize city of Eugene, UO is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that education majors at UO take out is $21,333. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $567.
Southern Oregon University ranked #10 on this year’s Best General Education Schools in Oregon list. Located in the suburb of Ashland, Southern Oregon University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Best General Education Colleges in the Far Western US Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 728 |
| California | 7,063 |
| Nevada | 36 |
| Hawaii | 64 |
| Alaska | 26 |
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General Education Related Rankings by Major
One of 14 majors within the teaching area of study, general education has other similar majors worth exploring.
Education Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 29,810 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Education
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
| Educational Administration | 46,469 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43,297 |
| Special Education | 36,792 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.
- 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 the rest 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).
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