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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Oregon for Elementary Teaching

8 Ranked Colleges
354 Degrees Awarded
$34,100 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly in Oregon for Elementary Teaching

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In 2020-2021, 43,003 people earned their degree in elementary education, making the major the 17th most popular in the United States.

Across Oregon, there were 354 elementary education graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in Oregon for Elementary Teaching” ranking analyzed 8 colleges that offered a degree in elementary education. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality elementary education programs as well as strong veteran support.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the elementary education program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Most Veteran Friendly in Oregon for Elementary Teaching

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in Oregon for Elementary Teaching”.

Top 8 Best Elementary Education Colleges for Veterans in Oregon

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Out of the 8 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Oregon for Elementary Teaching that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Oregon University landed the #1 spot on the list. Western Oregon University is located in Monmouth, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 ’s elementary teaching degrees to qualified students.

Western Oregon State College also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 187 of the 4,554 students enrolled at Western Oregon State College were GI Bill® students, of which 89 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,651. In addition to receiving other benefits, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, Oregon

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Eastern Oregon University. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in Oregon for Elementary Teaching. EOU is located in La Grande, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 76 ’s elementary teaching degrees to qualified students.

EOU also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 2,853 students enrolled at Eastern Oregon University, 172 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 85 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,887. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eastern Oregon University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Full EOU Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Southern Oregon University. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in Oregon for Elementary Teaching. Ashland, Oregon is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s elementary teaching degrees to 42 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Southern Oregon University, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 250 of the 5,140 students enrolled at Southern Oregon University were GI Bill® students, of which 116 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,435. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Linfield University - McMinnville Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in Oregon for Elementary Teaching. Located in McMinnville, Oregon, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 24 degrees to qualified ’s elementary teaching students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Linfield, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 1,392 students enrolled at Linfield University - McMinnville Campus, 50 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 30 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,145. To help with additional expenses, 6 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Linfield University - McMinnville Campus Veteran Student Life Report

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Bushnell University
Eugene, Oregon

Out of the 8 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Oregon for Elementary Teaching that were part of this year’s ranking, Bushnell University landed the #5 spot on the list. Bushnell University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Eugene, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 15 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Bushnell University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, Bushnell University supports 717 students, and 52 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 33 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,020. To help with additional expenses, 7 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Bushnell University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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George Fox University
Newberg, Oregon

George Fox University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Oregon for Elementary Teaching ranking, coming in at #6. George Fox University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Newberg, Oregon. It awarded 66 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

GFU also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].According to our most recent data, George Fox University supports 4,106 students, and 145 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 77 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,462. To help with additional expenses, 28 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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University of Portland
Portland, Oregon

University of Portland did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Oregon for Elementary Teaching ranking, coming in at #7. University of Portland is located in Portland, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 18 ’s elementary teaching degrees to qualified students.

University of Portland also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 107 of the 3,999 students enrolled at University of Portland were GI Bill® students, of which 49 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,239. On top of their other funding sources, 56 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Portland Veteran Student Life Report

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Lewis & Clark College
Portland, Oregon

Lewis & Clark College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Oregon for Elementary Teaching ranking. This small school is located in Portland, Oregon, and it awarded 11 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

Lewis and Clark College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 3,157 students enrolled at Lewis and Clark College, 42 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 29 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,774. During this same period, 18 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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