College ROI Report
Updated 2024
Best-value Colleges in Oregon
The state of Oregon is known for being green, and it’s not just because of the lush forests of the area or because the people of Oregon tend to live an environmentally conscious lifestyle. Those who choose to go to college in the state of Oregon earn big when it comes to the ROI on their tuition dollars. If you’re considering going to college in the Beaver State make sure you consult Payscale’s College ROI report first to ensure your choice has a high 20 year-net ROI, which is the amount of money you can expect to earn from that college over a 20 year period after graduation.
| Rank | School Name | 20 Year Net ROI | Total 4 Year Cost | Graduation Rate | Typical Years to Graduate | Average Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank:1 | School Name:_50px.png) Oregon Institute of Technology (In-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$768,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$105,000 | Graduation Rate:57% | Typical Years to Graduate:5 | Average Loan Amount:$25,600 |
| Rank:2 | School Name:Oregon Institute of Technology (Out-of-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$686,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$187,000 | Graduation Rate:57% | Typical Years to Graduate:5 | Average Loan Amount:$25,600 |
| Rank:3 | School Name: - Main Campus_50px.png) Oregon State University (In-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$563,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$117,000 | Graduation Rate:70% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$30,500 |
| Rank:4 | School Name:Oregon State University (Out-of-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$483,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$196,000 | Graduation Rate:70% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$30,500 |
| Rank:5 | School Name:_50px.png) Portland State University (In-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$413,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$113,000 | Graduation Rate:53% | Typical Years to Graduate:5 | Average Loan Amount:$23,500 |
| Rank:6 | School Name: University of Portland (Private) | 20 Year Net ROI:$411,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$272,000 | Graduation Rate:79% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$30,600 |
| Rank:7 | School Name: University of Oregon (In-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$376,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$124,000 | Graduation Rate:73% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$31,300 |
| Rank:8 | School Name: Warner Pacific College (Private) | 20 Year Net ROI:$360,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$129,000 | Graduation Rate:43% | Typical Years to Graduate:5 | Average Loan Amount:$29,900 |
| Rank:9 | School Name:Portland State University (Out-of-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$338,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$188,000 | Graduation Rate:53% | Typical Years to Graduate:5 | Average Loan Amount:$23,500 |
| Rank:10 | School Name:Oregon State University-Cascades Campus (In-State) | 20 Year Net ROI:$291,000 | Total 4 Year Cost:$112,000 | Graduation Rate:58% | Typical Years to Graduate:4 | Average Loan Amount:$28,700 |
The Oregon Institute of Technology, situated in Klamath Falls, flaunts fantastic views of the southern Cascade Mountains and Upper Klamath Lake. OIT is well-known in the area for its focus on engineering. Engineering students from OIT are highly sought after and recruited by corporations around the world. Attending OIT means attending a relatively small school, reporting only around 4,000 undergraduates enrolled in 2014. This means you can expect smaller class sizes, and more one-on-one time with OIT professors and instructors.
Home of the Beavers, Oregon State University is sure to be a pleaser for football fans. Unlike OIT, OSU is a much larger campus with an enrollment of roughly 30,000 students reported in 2014. If you have your heart set on the classic, big college experience, OSU offers the best value. And despite its large size, OSU was named one of the safest college campuses in recent years.
Although it doesn’t hurt to have among the highest ROIs of all the private schools in Oregon, perhaps the best part about attending the University of Portland is the fact that you get to live in the beautiful and eclectic city of Portland; students who attend UP benefit from the city’s rich and diverse culture, showcased by the many food and music festivals hosted in the area seemingly every day and year round.
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