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Oregon's most affordable Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations programs show a dramatic cost divide between public and private options. Portland State University leads at just $12,932 net price, while University of Portland reaches $36,371 annually. This gap matters in a state where tech giants like Intel and Nike create rich startup ecosystems, particularly around Portland's business corridor. Oregon's 53% to 82% graduation rates across these programs reflect varying levels of student support and program structure.
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Programs
$12,932 – $36,371
Net Price Range
68.7%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $12,932 $11,238 53.1% 93.1%
2 $16,391 $12,687 59.1% 92.6%
3 $18,818 $21,010 82.1% 72.3%
4 $29,981 $40,940 68.7% 91.7%
5 $36,371 $54,900 80.4% 92.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $23,439 cost difference between Portland State and University of Portland?

Portland State operates as a public institution with state funding support, resulting in a $12,932 net price compared to University of Portland's private tuition structure at $36,371. Both schools maintain high acceptance rates above 90%, but private institutions typically offer smaller class sizes and different resource allocations that drive higher costs.

How do graduation rates compare across Oregon's cheapest entrepreneurship programs?

Warner Pacific University achieves the highest graduation rate at 82.1% despite its mid-range $18,818 cost. Portland State, the most affordable option, graduates 53.1% of students, while Oregon Institute of Technology reaches 59.1% at $16,391 annually.

Does Oregon's tech industry create advantages for business program graduates?

Oregon hosts major employers like Intel and Nike alongside a growing startup scene centered in Portland. The state's Oregon Opportunity Grant also provides additional financial support for qualifying low-income students pursuing business education.

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