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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Oregon

14 Colleges
$83,304 Avg Salary
$25,852 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Science School for You

Computer Science is the most popular major in Oregon with 1,282 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Oregon ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in Oregon to see which ones were the most popular programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Science program at each school on the list.

Check out the compsci programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Oregon.

#1

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR

Our 2023 rankings named Oregon State University the most popular school in Oregon for computer science students. Located in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

CompSci majors at Oregon State take out an average of $26,584 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $269, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Computer Science at Oregon State University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Portland State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Oregon list. Portland State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Portland.

While working on their degree, compsci majors at Portland State University accumulate an average of around $27,619 in student debt.

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#3

University of Portland

Portland, OR

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Portland. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Oregon list. University of Portland is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland.

On average, compsci graduates from University of Portland take out $21,474 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Willamette University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Oregon list. Located in the midsize city of Salem, Willamette is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, compsci graduates from Willamette carry an average student debt load of $27,000.

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#5

Pacific University

Forest Grove, OR

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Pacific University is a great place for computer science students. Pacific is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Forest Grove.

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Lane Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Oregon ranking. Lane Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Eugene.

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#6

Clackamas Community College

Oregon City, OR

Clackamas Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Schools in Oregon ranking. Clackamas Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Oregon City.

Full Computer Science at Clackamas Community College Report

#6

Lewis & Clark College

Portland, OR

With a ranking of #6, Lewis & Clark College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students. Located in the large city of Portland, Lewis and Clark College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#9

Rogue Community College

Grants Pass, OR

Rogue Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for computer science students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the rural area of Grants Pass, Rogue Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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Blue Mountain Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular computer science programs. BMCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Pendleton.

Full Computer Science at Blue Mountain Community College Report

Best Computer Science Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Science Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 1,551
California 13,148
Nevada 152
Hawaii 152
Alaska 31

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer science has other similar majors worth exploring.

CompSci Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 59,565

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Negative Space.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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