2 & 4 Year College and Universities
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Community Colleges
Community Colleges are open to everyone with a high school diploma or GED. They can prepare you for a specific career or trade, or be a stepping stone to a Bachelor’s degree. Tuition rates are usually the lowest among all types of colleges.
Average time to degree: 1-3 years
Possible degrees: Certificate, License, Associate, Transfer
Funding type: Public
Examples:
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Portland Community College
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Clackamas Community College
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Mt. Hood Community College
4-year Colleges and Universities
4-year Colleges and Universities are institutions that primarily offer Bachelor’s degree programs. Entrance requirements vary, depending on how selective a college is. They can be public or private schools. Public universities offer in-state tuition so residents pay less than out-of-state students. Private colleges usually have higher tuition rates, but they may be able to provide more financial aid.
Average time to degree: 4-6 years
Possible degrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Professional, Doctoral
Funding type: Public, Private not-for-profit, Private for-profit
Examples:
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Warner Pacific University (private not-for-profit)
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Portland State University (public)
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Lewis & Clark College (private not-for-profit)
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Oregon State University(public)
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