2023 best colleges in Oregon

With stunning natural scenery and a quirky atmosphere, it’s no wonder that Portland, Oregon offers a wide range of innovative institutions and environment-focused programs. Reed College, for example, is known for having no dean’s list or honor roll and nixing the traditional letter grades in favor of “pass” and “no-pass” grades. The state’s largest research university, the University of Oregon, is a pioneer in sustainable design and systems research. The healthy mix of beautiful natural settings and leading institutions makes the state an excellent option for students with an interest in the environment and the outdoors.

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#1 in Oregon | #29 in Computer Science nationally
Economic score: 0.77

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $12,498

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: Under a year

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $93,529

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $7,543

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 98%
Graduation rate: 58%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#2 in Oregon | #107 in Computer Science nationally

University of Portland

Portland, Oregon

Economic score: 1.47

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $37,029

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 1.9 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $107,900

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $22,754

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 81%
Graduation rate: 82%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#3 in Oregon | #128 in Computer Science nationally

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon

Economic score: 1.66

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $21,508

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 1.7 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $84,460

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $3,453

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 89%
Graduation rate: 69%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#4 in Oregon | #247 in Computer Science nationally
Economic score: 3.85

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $34,294

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 3.2 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $70,456

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $14,734

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 80%
Graduation rate: 70%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in computer science in Oregon?

Years

1.7 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in computer science in Oregon is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 1.7 years.

How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in computer science earn in Oregon?

Salary

$86,339

The median bachelor's degree in computer science graduate earns $86,339 3 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in computer science cost in Oregon?

Net cost

$20,690

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in computer science is $20,690. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.