Is it still worth it to go to college? I mean, with tuition rates going up with no end in sight, might it be better to just start working and forego college altogether?
Well, we can't answer that question for you, since everyone is different. But we will point you toward some other statistics as well. According to the Center on Education and the Workforce, 99 percent of new jobs created since the Great Recession went to people with at least some college education. And many of the people in this 99 percent have bachelor's or even graduate degrees.
So if you are at least thinking about going to college, and you're from Oregon or want to relocate there, then you've find the right page. We've drilled down into the data to find the best schools in the state. Additionally, we provide you with the Best Online Colleges in Oregon for those who are looking for distance education. With awesome public and private colleges and universities, a strong tradition of college sports, along with every hip type of food you could imagine, Oregon has a lot going for it. And with tons of opportunities to get out into nature, even in the cities, this beautiful state beckons especially to hikers, runners, bikers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Especially if you want a nice craft beer after your hike or run.
Accredited Online College Programs
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What are the best colleges in Oregon?
So you might be wondering how we ended up deciding which colleges are the best in Oregon, and why they're ranked in the way they are. Well, it all comes down to our methodology. Using data from IPEDS, a data set put together by the National Center for Education Statistics, we looked at information on academic quality, student diversity, and return on investment. While the first two factors are fairly self-explanatory, the return on investment factor is worth some comment. It is a weight of total cost against expected early career salary. Basically, we're taking into account how much you'll pay for college, and how much you can expect to earn after. It's an important thing to consider when you're going to spend at least four years on your education.
Ranking
See our rankings methodology page.
