Best Early Childhood Education Schools Near Eugene, OR (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Eugene, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs. Eugene has a population of about 177,520. Median household income is $63,836 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area, the top-earning early childhood education-related role is Kindergarten Teacher at a median $58,690 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Early Childhood Education Schools to Eugene

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer early childhood education programs near Eugene, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Eugene city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Eugene. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Linn-Benton Community College

Albany, OR 36.7 miles from Eugene
  • 2 year
28.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 15%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,363
Avg net price $11,553/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Western Oregon University

Monmouth, OR 55.3 miles from Eugene
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,815
Avg net price $17,237/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#4

Southwestern Oregon Community College

Coos Bay, OR 72.8 miles from Eugene
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,349
Avg net price $8,527/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Central Oregon Community College

Bend, OR 87.8 miles from Eugene
  • 2 year
30.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,940
Avg net price $12,266/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Portland Community College

Portland, OR 97.3 miles from Eugene
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,592
Avg net price $10,405/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Portland State University

Portland, OR 102.8 miles from Eugene
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,906
Avg net price $9,552/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 147

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Mt Hood Community College

Gresham, OR 106.8 miles from Eugene
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,125
Avg net price $7,821/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon early childhood education page.

Early Childhood Education Wages Near Eugene

Eugene is part of the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area (BLS area code 21660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Preschool Teacher $43,900 Eugene-Springfield, OR $43,209
Kindergarten Teacher $58,690 Eugene-Springfield, OR $57,766
Preschool and Childcare Center Director $58,500 Eugene-Springfield, OR $57,579
Teaching Assistant $40,180 Eugene-Springfield, OR $39,547

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Eugene at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 177,520 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $63,836 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 44.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited early childhood education schools are near Eugene, OR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs near Eugene. The closest is Linn-Benton Community College in Albany, OR (36.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Central Oregon Community College (87.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying early childhood education roles near Eugene?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying early childhood education-related roles near Eugene are: Kindergarten Teacher ($58,690), Preschool and Childcare Center Director ($58,500), Preschool Teacher ($43,900). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Springfield instead of Eugene?

Springfield, OR is 6.8 miles from Eugene and has its own set of local early childhood education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Eugene an affordable place to study early childhood education?

Eugene’s median household income of $63,836 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Eugene while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Eugene

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Eugene:

Data verified: September 6, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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