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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