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2026 Best Adult & Continuing Education Schools in Oregon

1 Colleges in the United States
36 Adult & Continuing Education Degrees Awarded
$49,172 Avg Early-Career Salary

Adult & Continuing Education is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for adult & continuing education students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Adult & Continuing Education in Oregon

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the adult & continuing education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Adult & Continuing Education

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Oregon State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in adult & continuing education. Set in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 24 adult & continuing education degrees were awarded at Oregon State University in the most recent year. Adult & Continuing Education graduates of Oregon State University earn a median of $48,763 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,043 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in adult & continuing education from Oregon State University

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Students looking for a strong adult & continuing education program will find one at Portland Community College, which ranked #2. Portland Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Portland. Portland Community College awarded about 12 adult & continuing education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their adult & continuing education degree from Portland Community College earn around $49,580 in the first couple years of their career. Portland Community College graduates carry a median of $20,648 in student loans. Read more about the adult & continuing education program at Portland Community College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

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