Best Spanish Schools Near The Dalles, OR (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

The Dalles, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering spanish programs. The Dalles has a population of about 15,973. Median household income is $62,830 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning spanish-related role is Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $91,670 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Spanish Schools to The Dalles

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer spanish programs near The Dalles, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from The Dalles 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 The Dalles. 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 72.8 miles from The Dalles
  • 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

Portland State University

Portland, OR 73.1 miles from The Dalles
  • 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

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#3

University of Portland

Portland, OR 74.7 miles from The Dalles
  • 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

#4

George Fox University

Newberg, OR 89.0 miles from The Dalles
  • 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

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#5

Pacific University

Forest Grove, OR 93.4 miles from The Dalles
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,583
Avg net price $35,273/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Willamette University

Salem, OR 101.1 miles from The Dalles
  • 4 year
57.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,911
Avg net price $25,121/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Linfield University

McMinnville, OR 101.8 miles from The Dalles
  • 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

#8

Western Oregon University

Monmouth, OR 112.8 miles from The Dalles
  • 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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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon spanish page.

Spanish Wages Near The Dalles

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide)
Interpreters and Translators $66,300
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $91,670
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,570
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,350
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $65,700
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $78,070
Writers and Authors $80,540
Human Resources Specialists $78,060

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.

The Dalles at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 15,973 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $62,830 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited spanish schools are near The Dalles, OR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering spanish programs near The Dalles. The closest is Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR (72.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pacific University (93.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying spanish roles in Oregon?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying spanish-related roles in Oregon are: Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary ($91,670), Writers and Authors ($80,540), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($79,570). Wages for The Dalles workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Camas instead of The Dalles?

Camas, WA is 60.3 miles from The Dalles and has its own set of local spanish programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is The Dalles an affordable place to study spanish?

The Dalles’s median household income of $62,830 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in The Dalles 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 The Dalles

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

Data verified: September 5, 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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