Wednesday, 29 April 2015

Colleges In Salem Oregon

The state capital of Oregon and its second largest city, Salem sits about 50 miles south of Portland, hosting a metropolitan area of nearly 370,000 people. Several colleges are available to prospective students in the area, some of them ranked nationally.


Willamette University


Across the street from the Oregon State Capitol, this smaller private university is ranked among the top liberal arts colleges by "U.S. News and World Report." Undergraduate programs include Asian studies, humanities, religious studies, biology and psychology. Graduate degrees are offered in law, management and education. The school also partners with Tokyo International University to host 100 Japanese students annually.


Willamette University


900 State Street


Salem, Oregon 97301


503-370-6300


willamette.edu


Corban University


This small, private Christian university has been ranked as one of the Top 5 Regional Colleges by "U.S. News and World Report" and regularly is ranked among the "Best in the West" by the Princeton Review. The school offers over fifty degree programs in fields of study that include education, music, health science, social science and ministry studies. Master's degrees are offered in business (MBA), education and counseling.


Corban University


5000 Deer Park Drive SE


Salem, OR 97317


503-581-8600


corban.edu


George Fox University-Salem Center


George Fox University is listed on Forbes Magazines' list of America's Best Colleges. In addition to its main campus in Newberg, Oregon, the school has an extension campus in Salem focusing on adult education and offering a limited array of degrees. These include bachelor's degrees in elementary education, project management and management/organizational leadership, and master's degrees in teaching, mental health counseling and marriage, couple and family therapy.


George Fox University-Salem Center


Capitol City Business Center


4600 25th Avenue NE Suite 150


Salem, OR 97301


971-239-4930


georgefox.edu


Chemeketa Community College


With multiple campuses throughout the surrounding area, this two-year school maintains its main campus in Salem, offering a wide range of both undergraduate-transferable and career-focused programs. Transfer programs include studies in biology, criminal justice, agriculture, and philosophy; professional programs include accounting, nursing, early childhood education and juvenile corrections. The vocational nature of this school draws many students from all age brackets.


Chemeketa Community College


4000 Lancaster Drive NE


Salem, OR 97309


503-399-5000


chemeketa.edu

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