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2023 Best Teaching Schools in Oregon

13 Schools Ranked
$42,406 Average Earnings
$24,785 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Teaching Degree Search has created the Best Teaching Schools in Oregon to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Oregon to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for teaching students.

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Top Teaching Schools in Oregon

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

Our analysis found Linfield University - McMinnville Campus to be the best school for teaching students in Oregon.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,898 in student loans. 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. During the early years of their career, Linfield graduates make an average of $42,646 annually.

Full Linfield University - McMinnville Campus Report

#2

Pacific University

Forest Grove, Oregon
$56,736 Average Earnings
$24,853 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pacific University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Teaching Schools in Oregon list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,853 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $559. During the early years of their career, Pacific graduates make an average of $56,736 annually.

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#3

Oregon State University

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

The excellent programs at Oregon State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in Oregon.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,738 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $417 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Oregon State graduates make an average of $43,202 annually.

Full Oregon State University Report

#4

University of Portland

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

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Portland. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Oregon 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.After graduating from University of Portland, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,310 during the early years of their career.

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#5

Lewis & Clark College

Portland, Oregon
$35,208 Average Earnings

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lewis & Clark College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Oregon list.

If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $762, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Lewis and Clark College graduates make an average of $35,208 annually.

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#6

Western Oregon University

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

Western Oregon University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #6 on the list.

On average, students take out $25,633 in loans while pursuing 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. During the early years of their career, Western Oregon State College graduates make an average of $37,927 annually.

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#7

George Fox University

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

George Fox University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Oregon list.

Degree recipients from GFU accumulate an average of $25,424 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $547, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, GFU graduates make an average of $47,419 annually.

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#8

Corban University

Salem, Oregon
$39,013 Average Earnings

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

During the early years of their career, Corban graduates make an average of $39,013 annually.

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#9

Eastern Oregon University

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

Eastern Oregon University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Oregon ranking.

On average, students take out $29,594 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from EOU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,432 during the early years of their career.

Full Eastern Oregon University Report

#10

University of Oregon

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

University of Oregon ranked #10 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Oregon list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,898 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $524, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.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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#11

Portland State University

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

With a ranking of #11, Portland State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

Degree recipients from Portland State University accumulate an average of $29,191 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 $319. Once they receive their degree, Portland State University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,075 during the early year of their career.

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#12

Southern Oregon University

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

With a ranking of #12, Southern Oregon University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

Degree recipients from Southern Oregon University accumulate an average of $26,302 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $245, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Southern Oregon University graduates make an average of $35,464 annually.

Full Southern Oregon University Report

#13

Bushnell University

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

With a ranking of #13, Bushnell University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,261 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Bushnell University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $57,591 during the early year of their career.

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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%.

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