# Best Online Colleges in Oregon

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> Updated: 2026-06-07 | Schools: 28 | Category: By State
> Source: https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-online-colleges-oregon

## Methodology

Online programs in Oregon ranked by outcomes and value

CollegeRanker uses a 4-pillar algorithm: Academic Quality (15-20%), Economic Outcomes (30%), Social Mobility (25-35%), Value & Affordability (20-25%). Social mobility data from Raj Chetty's Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records). No subjective surveys.

## Rankings

| Rank | School | Location | Graduation | Earnings (10yr) | Net Price | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|------|--------|----------|------------|-----------------|-----------|-------------|---------------|
| 1 | [Oregon Institute of Technology](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/oregon-institute-of-technology) | Klamath Falls, OR | 56% | $72,273 | $15,706 | $22,500 | 0.31x |
| 2 | [Portland State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/portland-state-university) | Portland, OR | 53% | $57,906 | $9,552 | $20,500 | 0.35x |
| 3 | [Oregon State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/oregon-state-university) | Corvallis, OR | 70% | $64,010 | $19,604 | $21,221 | 0.33x |
| 4 | [University of Oregon](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-oregon) | Eugene, OR | 72% | $61,324 | $22,182 | $20,139 | 0.33x |
| 5 | [Linfield University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/linfield-university) | McMinnville, OR | 68% | $78,638 | $26,536 | $25,000 | 0.32x |
| 6 | [Southern Oregon University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/southern-oregon-university) | Ashland, OR | 43% | $49,175 | $16,732 | $20,332 | 0.41x |
| 7 | [Southwestern Oregon Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/southwestern-oregon-community-college) | Coos Bay, OR | 39% | $38,349 | $8,527 | $12,000 | 0.31x |
| 8 | [Corban University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/corban-university) | Salem, OR | 61% | $48,917 | $28,035 | $22,625 | 0.46x |
| 9 | [Western Oregon University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/western-oregon-university) | Monmouth, OR | 46% | $51,815 | $17,237 | $20,609 | 0.4x |
| 10 | [Pacific University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/pacific-university) | Forest Grove, OR | 66% | $60,583 | $35,273 | $23,223 | 0.38x |
| 11 | [Eastern Oregon University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/eastern-oregon-university) | La Grande, OR | 40% | $50,112 | $17,148 | $20,500 | 0.41x |
| 12 | [George Fox University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/george-fox-university) | Newberg, OR | 70% | $59,761 | $31,679 | $24,250 | 0.41x |
| 13 | [Clackamas Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/clackamas-community-college) | Oregon City, OR | 23% | $42,886 | $7,855 | $11,992 | 0.28x |
| 14 | [Umpqua Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/umpqua-community-college) | Roseburg, OR | 31% | $36,676 | $8,340 | $9,000 | 0.25x |
| 15 | [Linn-Benton Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/linn-benton-community-college) | Albany, OR | 27% | $41,363 | $11,553 | $11,961 | 0.29x |
| 16 | [Portland Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/portland-community-college) | Portland, OR | 18% | $44,592 | $10,405 | $12,999 | 0.29x |
| 17 | [Clatsop Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/clatsop-community-college) | Astoria, OR | 27% | $39,477 | $10,548 | $11,602 | 0.29x |
| 18 | [Blue Mountain Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/blue-mountain-community-college) | Pendleton, OR | 27% | $38,375 | $13,095 | $12,000 | 0.31x |
| 19 | [Treasure Valley Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/treasure-valley-community-college) | Ontario, OR | 32% | $36,738 | $11,172 | $12,000 | 0.33x |
| 20 | [Klamath Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/klamath-community-college) | Klamath Falls, OR | 39% | $34,357 | $7,050 | $17,480 | 0.51x |
| 21 | [Central Oregon Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/central-oregon-community-college) | Bend, OR | 25% | $38,940 | $12,266 | $12,000 | 0.31x |
| 22 | [Columbia Gorge Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/columbia-gorge-community-college) | The Dalles, OR | 22% | $44,440 | $10,416 | $19,397 | 0.44x |
| 23 | [Chemeketa Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/chemeketa-community-college) | Salem, OR | 22% | $40,968 | $8,200 | $12,822 | 0.31x |
| 24 | [Warner Pacific University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/warner-pacific-university) | Portland, OR | 66% | $55,204 | $25,629 | $25,000 | 0.45x |
| 25 | [Lane Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/lane-community-college) | Eugene, OR | 20% | $38,075 | $9,123 | $14,761 | 0.39x |
| 26 | [Mt Hood Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/mt-hood-community-college) | Gresham, OR | 25% | $41,125 | $7,821 | $13,667 | 0.33x |
| 27 | [Bushnell University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/bushnell-university) | Eugene, OR | 59% | $53,623 | $20,789 | $23,500 | 0.44x |
| 28 | [Oregon Coast Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/oregon-coast-community-college) | Newport, OR | 34% | N/A | $7,666 | N/A | N/A |

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "Best Online Colleges in Oregon." CollegeRanker.com, 2026-06-07. https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-online-colleges-oregon

## License

This data summary is provided for informational purposes. Underlying data from federal sources (College Scorecard, IPEDS) is public domain. Opportunity Insights data is available under their data use agreement at https://opportunityinsights.org/data/.