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2023 Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oregon

13 Schools Ranked
$25,892 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$27,486 Avg Student Debt

With all the teaching programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oregon ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Oregon to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for teaching students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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Top Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oregon

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$46,032 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,646 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Linfield University - McMinnville Campus the best school in Oregon for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Linfield does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $46,032. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,646 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Linfield does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

Western Oregon University

Monmouth, Oregon
$10,269 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,633 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 13 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Oregon University landed the # 2 spot on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $10,269 in tuition and fees if they attend Western Oregon State College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $29,709. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Western Oregon State College accumulate an average of $25,633 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Western Oregon State College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

Pacific University

Forest Grove, Oregon
$50,070 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,853 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Pacific University is a great place for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average tuition and fees at Pacific is $50,070. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Pacific accumulate an average of $24,853 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Pacific. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Pacific University Report

#4

University of Portland

Portland, Oregon
$49,864 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,718 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Portland is a great place for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.

University of Portland does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $49,864. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,718 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out University of Portland. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full University of Portland Report

#5

George Fox University

Newberg, Oregon
$38,520 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,424 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 13 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, George Fox University landed the # 5 spot on the list.

GFU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $38,520. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from GFU accumulate an average of $25,424 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at GFU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full George Fox University Report

#6

Corban University

Salem, Oregon
$34,756 Average Tuition & Fees

Corban University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon list.

Corban does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $34,756. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Online courses are available at Corban, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 23% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

Eastern Oregon University

La Grande, Oregon
$9,696 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,594 Avg Student Debt

Eastern Oregon University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.

Students from Oregon who attend EOU full time pay an average of $9,696 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $22,386. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from EOU accumulate an average of $29,594 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since EOU does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Eastern Oregon University Report

#8

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
$12,188 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,738 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Oregon State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $12,188 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Oregon State. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $31,579. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,738 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Oregon State. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Oregon State University Report

#9

Southern Oregon University

Ashland, Oregon
$9,357 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,302 Avg Student Debt

Southern Oregon University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon list.

In-state students pay an average of $9,357 in tuition and fees if they attend Southern Oregon University full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $23,613. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,302 in student loans.

Southern Oregon University 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Warner Pacific University

Portland, Oregon
$19,860 Average Tuition & Fees
$38,794 Avg Student Debt

Warner Pacific University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.

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. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $38,794 in loans while pursuing their degree.

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#11

Bushnell University

Eugene, Oregon
$32,320 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,261 Avg Student Debt

Bushnell University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon ranking.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $32,320 to cover tuition and fees at Bushnell University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Bushnell University accumulate an average of $30,261 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Bushnell University does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
$9,807 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,189 Avg Student Debt

Portland State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon ranking.

Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $9,807 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Portland State University. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $27,447. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Portland State University accumulate an average of $29,189 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Portland State University. During the 2019-2020 year, about 41% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#13

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
$13,856 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,898 Avg Student Debt

University of Oregon came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $13,856 in tuition and fees if they attend UO full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $39,308. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,898 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that UO does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full University of Oregon Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 13 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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