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Oregon Colleges & Universities: Pacific Northwest Degrees

Published: November, 2010

The 362 miles of Oregon coastline are famous for dramatic scenery and fishing villages, the Willamette Valley for its fertile wine production, and the city of Portland for its effervescent arts scene. Approximately 2 million people live in Portland, Oregon, home to more breweries than any other city in the world. In addition to beer, Portland residents enjoy a growing art scene. In 2006, American Style magazine ranked Portland among the top ten Big City Arts Destinations in the U.S.

Industry in Oregon has historically relied upon the state's natural resources, such as the fertile Willamette Valley, the salmon fisheries of the Columbia and Snake Rivers, and the vast forests that make Oregon one of the largest timber-harvesting states in the country. Today, Oregon is also known for its technology firms and other successful corporations, including:
  • Nike
  • Intel
  • Harry and David Operations
  • Lithia Motors

Oregon is a state in flux, with its population increasing nearly 20% over the past decade according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Recently, many young people have been migrating to Oregon for educational opportunities and career placement. Popular degrees include accounting, technological entrepreneurship, and culinary arts. Oregon's easy access to cultural and recreational resources makes the state a hot destination for both college degrees and advanced career education.

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Schools in Oregon: Degree, Coursework, & Certificate Programs

Sanford-Brown College

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Get the skills you need in Tech, Business, or Healthcare in as little as 9 months from Sanford-Brown College.

Campus Locations:
  • Portland
Programs:
  • Medical Assistant
  • Medical Billing and Coding
Carrington College

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Ready for a rewarding career in healthcare? Carrington College™ can help.

Campus Locations:
  • Boise
  • Portland
Programs:
  • Dental Assisting
  • Health Care Administration
Everest College

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Leave that dead-end job behind with training from Everest College.

Campus Locations:
  • Vancouver
Programs:
  • Diploma - Legal Administrative Assistant
  • Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal
Pioneer Pacific College

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Great careers start with an education at Pioneer Pacific College.

Campus Locations:
  • Springfield
  • Clackamas
  • Wilsonville
Programs:
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Management
ITT Technical Institute

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Are you interested in pursuing a high-tech career? Getting an education from ITT Tech is a great place to start!

Campus Locations:
  • Portland
Programs:
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Electronics Technology
Everest Institute

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Reach your career goals with a degree or diploma from Everest Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Portland
Programs:
  • Medical Insurance Billing and Coding (Diploma)
  • Massage Therapy (Diploma)
Oregon Culinary Institute

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Prepare for a career in the culinary arts in as little as 40 weeks.

Campus Locations:
  • Portland
Programs:
  • Associate in Restaurant Management
  • Diploma in Resturant Management
Broadview University

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Launch your new career with a degree from Broadview University.

Campus Locations:
  • Meridian
Programs:
  • BS-Business Administration
  • AAS-Accounting & Tax Specialist
Performance Training Institute

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Get started on your career at Performance Training Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Online Diploma in Medical Office and Administration with Billing and Coding
The Art Institutes

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The Art Institutes system of schools offers a range of master's, bachelor's, and associate's degree programs, as well as diploma and certificate programs specializing in the creative and applied arts. We also offer a variety of online, evening, and weekend learning options, so there's an education solution to fit your schedule. And our professional-grade technology can give you the practical skills to match your ideas—helping you transform your creative energy into a fulfilling career.

Campus Locations:
  • Portland
  • Seattle
Programs:
  • Culinary Arts Management (BS)
  • Digital Film & Video (BFA)