Most Graduate Degrees in Oregon

Top 100 cities ranked by most graduate degrees

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Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 5 topics across U.S. Census, FBI, NOAA and CDC data.

Best Cities for Retirees

Low crime, warm climate, affordable cost of living and strong healthcare access.

Best Cities for Remote Workers

Strong broadband, affordable rent, low traffic and existing remote-work culture.

Best Cities for Families

Strong schools, low crime, affordable homes and family-friendly commutes.

Best Cities for Young Professionals

High incomes, educated peers, transit access and an under-35 demographic.

Most Affordable Cities

The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Economy

Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living

Housing

Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax

Demographics & Education

Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans

Health & Safety

Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality

Quality of Life

Shortest Commute Most Work From Home

Civic & Politics

Most Republican Most Democratic Most Disasters

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants

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Most Graduate Degrees — Oregon

1 Bethany 38.3%

2 Lake Oswego 33.4%

3 West Haven-Sylvan 32.3%

4 Ashland 30.6%

5 Corvallis 30.4%

6 Cedar Mill 29.2%

7 Garden Home-Whitford 26.7%

8 West Linn 24.6%

9 Raleigh Hills 23.6%

10 Cedar Hills 23.5%

11 Oak Hills 22.5%

12 West Slope 22.0%

13 Portland 21.3%

14 Eugene 20.7%

15 Philomath 20.4%

16 Hood River 20.3%

17 Rockcreek 20.1%

18 Bend 19.5%

19 Bull Mountain 19.1%

20 Hillsboro 18.5%

21 Happy Valley 18.3%

22 Sherwood 17.7%

23 Tigard 17.0%

24 Beaverton 16.9%

25 Talent 16.5%

26 Tualatin 16.3%

27 River Road 16.3%

28 Wilsonville 15.6%

29 King City 15.6%

30 Marlene Village 14.4%

31 Oak Grove 14.3%

32 Newport 13.4%

33 Newberg 13.3%

34 Brookings 13.3%

35 Mount Hood Villages 13.3%

36 Milwaukie 12.8%

37 Astoria 12.6%

38 Forest Grove 12.4%

39 Salem 12.1%

40 Oatfield 11.6%

41 Silverton 11.3%

42 Lincoln City 11.2%

43 Monmouth 11.0%

44 Damascus 10.9%

45 McMinnville 10.6%

46 Jennings Lodge 10.6%

47 Aloha 10.0%

48 Seaside 10.0%

49 Klamath Falls 9.7%

50 The Dalles 9.7%

51 Medford 9.6%

52 Albany 9.5%

53 Florence 9.4%

54 Canby 9.2%

55 North Bend 9.1%

56 Stayton 8.6%

57 Roseburg 8.4%

58 Pendleton 8.2%

59 Cottage Grove 8.2%

60 Gresham 8.0%

61 Santa Clara 8.0%

62 Keizer 7.9%

63 Oregon City 7.6%

64 Coos Bay 7.4%

65 Troutdale 7.2%

66 Deschutes River Woods 7.1%

67 Central Point 7.0%

68 Dallas 7.0%

69 Hermiston 6.9%

70 Lebanon 6.8%

71 Grants Pass 6.7%

72 Redmond 6.7%

73 Warrenton 6.7%

74 Junction City 6.6%

75 Eagle Point 6.5%

76 Baker City 6.2%

77 Madras 6.2%

78 Springfield 6.0%

79 Altamont 6.0%

80 La Grande 6.0%

81 Sandy 6.0%

82 Ontario 5.9%

83 Independence 5.6%

84 Scappoose 5.6%

85 Sutherlin 5.5%

86 Woodburn 5.1%

87 Gladstone 5.0%

88 Creswell 4.9%

89 St. Helens 4.8%

90 Prineville 4.7%

91 Green 4.6%

92 Veneta 4.5%

93 Four Corners 4.3%

94 Winston 3.9%

95 Sheridan 3.7%

96 Molalla 3.4%

97 Hayesville 3.1%

98 Umatilla 3.1%

99 Cornelius 2.9%

100 Tillamook 2.7%

Explore the top 100 cities ranked by most graduate degrees in Oregon.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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