Best Elementary Education Schools Near West Linn, OR (2026)

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

West Linn, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs. West Linn has a population of about 27,065. Median household income is $138,526 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 62.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Middle School Teacher at a median $89,590 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Elementary Education Schools to West Linn

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near West Linn, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from West Linn 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 West Linn. 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

Lewis & Clark College

Portland, OR 6.0 miles from West Linn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,205
Avg net price $36,013/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies

Portland, OR 9.9 miles from West Linn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,204
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Warner Pacific University

Portland, OR 9.9 miles from West Linn
  • 4 year
38.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,204
Avg net price $25,629/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Portland

Portland, OR 14.8 miles from West Linn
  • 4 year
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,804
Avg net price $28,210/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

George Fox University

Newberg, OR 16.5 miles from West Linn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,761
Avg net price $31,679/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Linfield University

McMinnville, OR 29.5 miles from West Linn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,638
Avg net price $26,536/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, OR 31.5 miles from West Linn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,968
Avg net price $8,200/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR 63.6 miles from West Linn
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,010
Avg net price $19,604/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 162

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Elementary Education Wages Near West Linn

West Linn is part of the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area (BLS area code 38900). 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)
Elementary School Teacher $82,330 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,112
Middle School Teacher $89,590 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,000
Secondary School Teacher $84,120 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,810
Teaching Assistant $45,280 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $42,960

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.

West Linn at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 27,065 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $138,526 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 62.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 105.4 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited elementary education schools are near West Linn, OR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near West Linn. The closest is Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, OR (4.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Portland (14.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying elementary education roles near West Linn?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles near West Linn are: Middle School Teacher ($89,590), Secondary School Teacher ($84,120), Elementary School Teacher ($82,330). 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 Oregon City instead of West Linn?

Oregon City, OR is 2.8 miles from West Linn and has its own set of local elementary education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is West Linn an affordable place to study elementary education?

West Linn’s median household income of $138,526 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in West Linn 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 West Linn

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

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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