Cheapest Teacher Education and Professional Development Colleges in Oregon

Portland State University offers Oregon's most affordable teacher education program at $12,932 net cost, while private options like Pacific University reach $35,350. This $22,418 price gap reflects broader funding differences as Oregon schools prepare educators for districts serving 581,000 students statewide. Warner Pacific University achieves an 82.10% graduation rate despite moderate costs, suggesting strong support systems for future teachers in a state where Nike and Intel create demand for STEM educators.

Programs

$12,932 – $35,350

Net Price Range

64.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

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Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Portland State University Portland, Oregon	$12,932	$11,238	53.1%	93.1%
2	Western Oregon University Monmouth, Oregon	$18,290	$11,025	44.8%	83.4%
3	Warner Pacific University Portland, Oregon	$18,818	$21,010	82.1%	72.3%
4	University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon	$21,782	$15,669	71.5%	86.3%
5	Linfield University McMinnville, Oregon	$27,341	$49,530	65.2%	88.7%
6	George Fox University Newberg, Oregon	$29,981	$40,940	68.7%	91.7%
7	Pacific University Forest Grove, Oregon	$35,350	$54,466	64.8%	92.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide cost variation between Oregon teacher education programs?

Public universities like Portland State ($12,932) and Western Oregon ($18,290) benefit from state funding, while private institutions charge significantly more. Pacific University costs $35,350 annually, nearly triple Portland State's price, though private schools often provide smaller class sizes and specialized support.

How do graduation rates compare across different price points?

Warner Pacific University leads with an 82.10% graduation rate despite moderate $18,818 costs, outperforming more expensive options like Pacific University at 64.80%. Portland State, the cheapest option, maintains a respectable 53.10% rate while serving a larger, more varied student population.

Does Oregon's job market support teacher education graduates?

Oregon employs over 30,000 teachers across 197 school districts, with growing demand in STEM fields driven by the state's tech industry presence. The Oregon Opportunity Grant provides additional financial support, helping reduce the effective cost for qualifying students pursuing education careers.

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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.