Best Value Business Administration Colleges in Oregon

Portland State University delivers the state's most affordable Business Administration education at just $12,932 net cost, nearly half the price of Oregon's private alternatives. While public universities dominate the value conversation, George Fox University graduates earn $57,125 annually, the highest in Oregon and well above the state's $46,790 median for business majors. Oregon's economy offers strong prospects for business graduates, with major employers like Nike, Intel, and Providence Health creating demand for management professionals across Portland's corporate sector and the state's growing tech industry.

Programs

$12,932 – $35,350

Net Price Range

$45,314

Avg. Program Earnings

59.2%

Avg. Graduation Rate

13 Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Portland State University Portland, Oregon	$12,932	$46,790	$11,238	53.1%	93.1%
2	Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, Oregon	$16,391	$50,439	$12,687	59.1%	92.6%
3	Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, Oregon	$17,722	$47,260	$12,594	51.2%	79.0%
4	Warner Pacific University Portland, Oregon	$18,818	$49,683	$21,010	82.1%	72.3%
5	Southern Oregon University Ashland, Oregon	$16,470	$40,017	$12,093	44.2%	88.0%
6	Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon	$19,568	$47,260	$13,494	70.6%	82.5%
7	Eastern Oregon University La Grande, Oregon	$15,987	$35,274	$10,671	36.6%	98.5%
8	George Fox University Newberg, Oregon	$29,981	$57,125	$40,940	68.7%	91.7%
9	Corban University Salem, Oregon	$25,525	$40,140	$37,208	61.0%	34.8%
10	Pacific University Forest Grove, Oregon	$35,350	$39,153	$54,466	64.8%	92.3%
11	Linfield University McMinnville, Oregon	$27,341		$49,530	65.2%	88.7%
12	Multnomah University Portland, Oregon	$23,866		$30,310	50.8%	53.4%
13	Bushnell University Eugene, Oregon	$23,520		$34,740	61.8%	66.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $22,418 cost difference between Oregon's cheapest and most expensive business programs?

Public universities like Portland State ($12,932) and Eastern Oregon ($15,987) offer significantly lower net costs than private institutions. Pacific University costs $35,350 annually, reflecting the premium private colleges charge for smaller class sizes and specialized resources.

How do graduation rates vary across Oregon's business programs?

Warner Pacific leads with an 82.1% graduation rate despite being a small private college, while Eastern Oregon struggles at 36.6% completion. The 45.5 percentage point gap suggests program structure and student support vary significantly across institutions.

Is George Fox University worth the higher tuition for business students?

George Fox graduates earn $57,125 annually, $10,335 more than Oregon State graduates who pay less upfront. The private university also maintains reasonable debt levels at $21,687, comparable to many public options despite higher sticker prices.

Where do Oregon Institute of Technology business graduates find the best return on investment?

OIT students pay $16,391 annually and earn $50,439 after graduation, creating one of the state's best value propositions. The Klamath Falls campus serves rural Oregon while maintaining strong connections to the state's technical industries.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.