2027 Best Value Econometrics & Quantitative Economics Schools in Oregon

[Econometrics & Quantitative Economics](/majors/social-sciences/economics/econometrics-and-quantitative-economics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong econometrics & quantitative economics education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for econometrics & quantitative economics students.
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2027 Best Value Econometrics & Quantitative Economics Schools in Oregon
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in econometrics & quantitative economics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Econometrics & Quantitative Economics Schools
For return on investment in econometrics & quantitative economics, no school beat Portland State University this year. Set in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,118, compared with $29,136 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,949 to complete the econometrics & quantitative economics program here. Econometrics & Quantitative 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. Portland State University admits about 91% of applicants.
University Of Oregon came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value econometrics & quantitative economics schools. University Of Oregon is a very large public school located in the city of Eugene. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,320, compared with $42,516 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,305 to complete the econometrics & quantitative economics program here. Soon after graduation, econometrics & quantitative economics degree recipients from University Of Oregon generally make around $45,941. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Reed College one of the best values for econometrics & quantitative economics. Located in the city of Portland, Reed College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $69,350 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,842 to complete the econometrics & quantitative economics program here. Early-career econometrics & quantitative economics graduates make about $53,110. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 25% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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