2026 Best Value Project Management Schools in Oregon
[Project Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-administration-and-management/project-management/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for project management students.
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2026 Best Value Project Management Schools in Oregon
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in project management, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Project Management Schools
Clackamas Community College earned the #1 spot for value among project management schools in Oregon. Clackamas Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Oregon City. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,345, compared with $14,265 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,915 to complete the project management program here. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Clackamas Community College generally make around $31,280. That is a strong return on a $13,915 median debt.
Portland State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value project management schools. Portland State University is a very large public school located in the city of Portland. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,118, compared with $29,136 for out-of-state students. Project Management graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Project Management graduates of Portland State University earn a median of $75,565 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.
Linfield College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value project management schools. Located in the town of McMinnville, Linfield College is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,736. Project Management graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Project Management graduates of Linfield College earn a median of $43,512 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Linfield College admits about 85% of applicants.
George Fox University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in project management, landing the #4 spot this year. George Fox University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Newberg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,320. Typical student debt for project management graduates is $26,750. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from George Fox University generally make around $78,599. That is a strong return on a $26,750 median debt. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked 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 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).
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