Program comparison

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. programs in Oregon

Career-focused certificate and associate programs in this field prepare students for related technical and professional work.

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What these Oregon programs tell you

Start with the Value Rating, then compare earnings and estimated total cost. A higher earnings figure does not automatically mean a better value if the program also costs substantially more.

Programs with a Value Rating13 of 17
Programs with 5-year earnings15 of 17
Programs with a cost estimate16 of 17

College In 2 shows unavailable federal measures as N/A rather than treating missing values as zero. Estimated total cost uses the school's average annual net price and the credential's estimated length.

Astoria, OR · Public
Associate's Degree
Value Good Value
Earnings
$32,2321 year after completion
$29,5465 years after completion
Est. total cost $21,096 2-year degree
Portland, OR · Public
Associate's Degree
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$28,3951 year after completion
$43,1975 years after completion
Est. total cost $20,810 2-year degree
Grants Pass, OR · Public
Associate's Degree
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$26,6681 year after completion
$41,8905 years after completion
Est. total cost $22,084 2-year degree
Bend, OR · Public
Associate's Degree
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$25,4701 year after completion
$37,4445 years after completion
Est. total cost $24,532 2-year degree
Klamath Falls, OR · Public
Associate's Degree
Value Good Value
Earnings
$25,4591 year after completion
$40,1935 years after completion
Est. total cost $14,100 2-year degree
Gresham, OR · Public
Associate's Degree
Value Good Value
Earnings
$25,3801 year after completion
$38,7695 years after completion
Est. total cost $15,642 2-year degree
Roseburg, OR · Public
Associate's Degree
Value Good Value
Earnings
$25,1901 year after completion
$35,3605 years after completion
Est. total cost $16,680 2-year degree
Ontario, OR · Public
Associate's Degree
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$25,0651 year after completion
$39,6915 years after completion
Est. total cost $22,344 2-year degree
Salem, OR · Public
Associate's Degree
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$24,1601 year after completion
$41,2125 years after completion
Est. total cost $16,400 2-year degree
Coos Bay, OR · Public
Associate's Degree
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$23,7551 year after completion
$37,8705 years after completion
Est. total cost $17,054 2-year degree
Pendleton, OR · Public
Associate's Degree
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$23,0331 year after completion
$43,7265 years after completion
Est. total cost $26,190 2-year degree
Albany, OR · Public
Associate's Degree
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$22,4031 year after completion
$37,3375 years after completion
Est. total cost $23,106 2-year degree
Eugene, OR · Public
Associate's Degree
Value Poor Value
Earnings
$22,0221 year after completion
$39,1295 years after completion
Est. total cost $18,246 2-year degree
Oregon City, OR · Public
Associate's Degree
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
$45,4135 years after completion
Est. total cost $15,710 2-year degree
The Dalles, OR · Public
Associate's Degree
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
$53,0045 years after completion
Est. total cost $20,832 2-year degree
Portland, OR · Private
Associate's Degree
Value N/A
Earnings
N/A1 year after completion
N/A5 years after completion
Est. total cost $51,258 2-year degree
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