2027 Best Value General Economics Schools in Oregon
[General Economics](/majors/social-sciences/economics/economics-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general economics education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general economics schools.
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2027 Best Value General Economics Schools in Oregon
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general economics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Economics Schools
Our analysis ranked Portland State University the best value for a degree in general economics in Oregon. Portland State University is a very large public school located in the city of Portland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,118, while out-of-state students pay about $29,136. Typical student debt for general economics graduates is $24,949. General Economics graduates of Portland State University earn a median of $47,865 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,949 median debt. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in general economics will find it at Oregon State University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,400, while out-of-state students pay about $38,190. General Economics graduates carry a median of $23,849 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general economics degree recipients from Oregon State University generally make around $45,708. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
Willamette University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general economics, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Salem, Willamette University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $51,156. General Economics graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. General Economics graduates of Willamette University earn a median of $45,993 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 77%.
Lewis And Clark College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general economics, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Portland, Lewis And Clark College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,828. Students borrow a median of $25,246 to complete the general economics program here. Early-career general economics graduates make about $49,576. Set against $25,246 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 4 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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