Clackamas Community College
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Best Online Technology Programs in West Linn, OR (2026)
West Linn, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $5,040 to $69,183 per year for indexed 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 technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $183,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Technology Schools to West Linn
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near West Linn. Distances are calculated from West Linn city center.
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.
Portland Community College
Published tuition$5,040 - $17,271
Online programsYes
Warner Pacific University
Published tuition$21,010 - $32,975
Online programs--
Portland State University
Published tuition$11,238 - $30,138
Online programsYes
University of Portland
Published tuition$54,900 - $69,183
Online programs--
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon technology page.
Technology 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $156,000 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $148,008 |
| Information Security Analyst | N/A | OR statewide | – |
| Computer Network Architect | $137,200 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $130,171 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $102,950 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $97,676 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $69,010 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $65,474 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $65,880 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $62,505 |
| Web Developer | $73,920 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $70,133 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $183,720 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $174,307 |
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 |
| Technology-related employment in Clackamas County | 5,355 workers, 918 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other West Linn-Area Cities With Technology Programs
- Oregon City, OR – 2.8 mi away (36,286 pop)
- Lake Oswego, OR – 4.3 mi away (38,945 pop)
- Milwaukie, OR – 5.4 mi away (20,929 pop)
- Tualatin, OR – 6.6 mi away (27,545 pop)
- Wilsonville, OR – 7.4 mi away (23,768 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited technology schools are near West Linn, OR?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near West Linn. The closest is Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, OR (4.3 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 technology roles near West Linn?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near West Linn are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($183,720), Software Developer ($156,000), Computer Network Architect ($137,200). 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 technology 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 technology?
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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Data verified: June 11, 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.