Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Secondary School Teachers
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Chemeketa Community College.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Portland State, Eastern Oregon University, Oregon State, and Western Oregon University.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Chemeketa Community College and Lewis & Clark.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Eastern Oregon University, Northwest Christian University, Chemeketa Community College, and Treasure Valley Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Lewis & Clark, University of Portland, Concordia, and Pacific University.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Linfield, University of Portland, Pacific University, and George Fox.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Lewis & Clark, University of Portland, and Pacific University.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Northwest Christian University.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Pacific University, Lewis & Clark, Linfield, and University of Portland.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR
Studying Education (completion in 1984)
• 3/26/2012
"This school still is my favorite after 28 years of teaching and attending 7 other colleges. I take classes here whenever they fit my schedule."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | This school has the latest on methods and theory. There was an unusual focus on small classes and personal interest for each student. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | The current reputation is good, although this college has never been known for its education program. It turns out solid, competent teachers, but doesn't publicize this fact. |
| Program Quality | 10 | My school took educating teachers seriously and had high standards for the students' work. I learned theory and process, and I really appreciate the many practicums required. |
| Instruction | 10 | I had attended two other colleges, and I had the best professors at this college. They were demanding yet personable, and they were very concerned for the success of their students. |
| How Difficult | 4 | This program was not difficult. It did prepare me for the challenges of teaching, the best that a classroom can prepare a new teacher. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | My college was focused on inquiry and hands-on learning. We did very little with books. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | The class schedule flexibility was average. The program was a daytime program and there were no other choices at the time. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | Resources were plentiful and current. The classrooms were excellent and the professors were always available. |
| Social Life | I did not participate in social aspects of my college. I was a very serious student carrying a heavy credit load. | |
| Placement Services | 9 | The job placement is excellent. I was assisted as needed and received several job offers through the placement center. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | The support I received was just what I needed. I had support in applying for jobs, many references and even job offers from alumni. |
Online Course Finder
Find the path to your
education in 3 easy steps.