15 Best Mba Programs In Portland, OR (2022 Updated)

I went to the campus that is located in Beaverton and they are a building off site of the campus but have a Transit center right directly across from the campus making it very convenient for anyone that would like to take that versus driving and paying parking however the parking was free for me that day the campus grounds are very clean and I felt safe by the security and overall feel. there was not a lot of people at all as they are being very very careful with restrictions on covid. I attended a class for testing on the GED and they were very careful to not expose or compromise anyone's health so be prepared and warned now to be current on their covid restrictions and policiesHeather Chick Hawes

It was such a beautiful day I had gone to Sheridan's Market. Which, I have to say, is one of the best places I've found in Portland since moving here 8 years ago. I decided to go and sit under the trees in the Park blocks. I read the first chapter of "The Body Keeps the Score" with the work book. If you know someone or you yourself suffer from PTSD. It is an amazing read and helps so much. Dogs were roaming though the park with their owners. Runners everywhere. Just overall an amazing day.Bradley Renfeldt-King

Graduated from here. If you’re looking to be competitive, def would not recommend the psych BS/BA program unless you’re ready to find off-campus opportunities. The instructors are variable, with limited on-campus opportunities compares to places like OSU/UO/WSU/UW. However, if you’re looking to transfer and complete your coursework and get your degree, this option is fine.Michael Demi

I was a non-traditional student and was able to gain a relevant Computer Engineering education while maintaining a full-time job and family balance. Faculty is deeply connected to industry and bring a broad range of experience and research talent. When measured by student placement and post school success, this school is second to none.harley mcwatters

Houses the Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering and Technology Management Departments, along with CAT (Computer Action Team)… The building is controlled-access and open to public in its working hours and to validated students after-hours….Darshan R. Chauhan

The building needs to enforce student access only. Can-collecters have increased their presence ever since the deposit increased to 10c.Sebastian Savage

Absolutely loved my time at UP. I looked at a LOT of different schools in the NW, but chose this one. The campus is beautiful, especially in the Spring. The teachers are excellent. The class sizes are small. The courses are challenging. Fellow students are intelligent and social. And the soccer games are a blast to watch. When I think back on my time here, there is very little that I remember as negative. If you're non-religious, like me, then the Catholic element of the school can feel a bit restricting at times, but I felt it allowed me to explore spirituality in a way that a non-religious school could not have done. Since I've left, it sounds like things have only gotten better. They have remodeled the Engineering building (where I spent 90% of my time, senior year), as well as the cafeteria. I'm actually back for my MBA at UP now and I am reminded again why I love this school.Brady Prigg

UP is a great school academically. We have some of the best professors in the country and the classes are really great. Unfortunately there are several things that make me wish I hadn't chosen UP as my college: First, it is stiflingly catholic. Now I've gone to catholic schools since pre-school and never have I felt Catholicism forced upon me the way I do here. Next, residence life at UP is the most awful thing I have ever scene. They are ridiculously strict and like to think of themselves as your parents away from home. There are tons of rule, curfews, hall meetings, etc. A word to the wise, stay far away from Mehling especially (villa and Shipstad are the way to go). Finally, there is no social scene at UP. I wanted a small school but I realized this is too small and the school rules are too intense. Overall, I wouldn't recommend UP to anyone.Emily Strand

I really enjoyed my experience here and in the city of Portland. The small class sizes were a great fit for me and the professors, by and large, were incredible and supportive and worked hard to maintain a high level of academic rigor to help me hone my critical thinking skills. Additionally, the size of the campus is excellent for getting around on foot and there is a really nice view of the river from the edge of campus. This is also an exciting time for the school because they have recently renovated the library and have also just completed the new student center.Sal Liotta

I wonder if most of the reviews on this site are written by the L&C marketing team, as the marketing team did tend to oversell the school when we were making our college selection. The care and support that the school talks about, as well as one reviewer here described, is simply not there. We were told that Freshmen would be ushered into campus life by upperclassmen. That never happened. Academic counselors don't appear to consider the individual circumstances of students .For instance, L&C does NOT have a first year chemistry class (101), but requires Freshmen that are interested in a science major to take Chem 155 in their first semester . How could a counselor advise first year college students that never had chemistry in high school to take this class? Wouldn't it have been better to advise them to take 101 at home over the summer before fall semester? Or even better, why doesn't L&C offer a chem 101 class? Several students were teaching themselves the fundamentals of chemistry from the Internet, just to understand the terms being used in class. Many freshmen in this position had panic attacks and others just gave up, leaving a hole in their schedules. Campus events are not properly advertised. The college says that they have a Web portal where students can get all the info they need. Unfortunately, it isn't kept up regularly and there doesn't appear to be other means of getting information—like maybe notices in the dorms or from the RA. If Freshmen want to learn about Portland, they do it on their own. You'd think that the college would promote cultural events in town a little more. There are some really good teachers at L&C, as well as some not-so-good. Some are approachable and helpful, while others don't take time to listen and seem to have the same pat answers for everyone. Some of the programs seem to be designed so that it would be difficult for students to transfer out, requiring courses that other leading college don't require. Even still, at least six Freshmen I know are transferring out after the first year. It is ridiculously difficult for students or parents to reach the administrative staff—calls from parents go to voice mails and seldom if ever get returned, and emails seem to go into cyberspace for an indeterminate period of time. From my experience, the majority of the student body appear to be stoners, and if you don't smoke or drink you're either left out, or you learn to smoke and drink just to NOT feel like an outcast. There isn't much school spirit or leadership. If you are even slightly reserved and not the gregarious type, Lewis and Clark can offer a cold, lonely and dreary experience. Looking forward to a new start someplace else.Susie D

Ten years after graduation and I can honestly say I still use the writing and analytical skills I honed at Lewis & Clark every day in my work. Nothing has benefited me as much, professionally or personally, as my undergraduate degree from L&C, and I transferred in from another well-ranked peer liberal arts school. For parents and students anxious about the post-graduation debt and job hunting, I can assure you — I have no trouble paying my undergraduate loans and my degree in history has not hindered my career in IT/web development, where my strong writing and communication skills are a rare and desperately needed commodity. L&C alumni have strong relationships with and recommendations from our professors that serve us in our post-collegiate endeavors, whether those are toward a graduate degree or job-oriented opportunities.My class peers are doctors, attorneys, running non-profits and small businesses of their own, artists, published writers, and consultants, and they are almost uniformly professionally and personally successful. Lewis & Clark provides a once in a lifetime experience that is decidedly worth the cost.Diana Wiener

I am reviewing for EVENT SPACE ONLY. A truly unique event site only 10 minutes from downtown: European styled gardens, stone structures, many many photo opportunities for weddings. Only drawback is, as it is 100% outdoors (except for restrooms and classrooms used as green rooms/dressing rooms), quite a bit of infrastructure is needed to be brought in for a successful event. But if budget is not an issue, this is a jewel of an event site and with good planning, and makes for an unforgettable event experience.Emee Pumarega

I am extremely disappointed in WP and the current staff. Our country is in a global pandemic and I have major health issues that the staff has been aware of since I started attending. I have one credit to go to complete my BA and after paying over 60k in tuition/books I had a balance of $1700 that came from me failing a class because I was hospitalized from my disease. I stayed in contact with the school and instead of them trying to help me find a way to take care of this situation they turned me over to a collection agency.!!!! Now mind you this is supposedly a “Christian” school. No WWJD at that school!!! I understand it is a business as well as a school but under the current circumstances our nation is in AND my serious health issues I would have thought they could have found a different solution. When I started there (I did both AA and BA there) the staff was amazing and I was happy I had followed my sisters path to attend there. Sadly the prices kept going up and the turn over in staff has been staggering with most of the newer generation really not caring. I did work with a few amazing people there but they all left and it was for a reason. So disappointed and disgusted that they call themselves a Christian University and treat their students this way during a pandemic. Not even credit card companies and mortgage lenders are conducting business this way. SHAME ON YOU WP.Holly Briggs

Going to this school was the absolute worst choice I have ever made in my entire life. They encourage thievery, discrimination, and violence. This is not a liberal arts school by any means, and if they’re still advertising it as such, don’t believe it. I have a million horrible things to say about my experience here and how it has scarred me. Please, if you care about yourself or your students/children, encourage them to go anywhere but Warner Pacific.Lauren “Lor” Copeland

Over priced for the lack of resources they have to offer students. My elementary school library was bigger and more up to date than the Warner Pacific’s. Hardly any quiet studious area’s or computers for student use. Staff is great and resourceful. As far as spirituality, I felt their was more emphasis and concern for politics/liberalism movements than actual sharing the real gospel without trying so hard on being part of a pop culture.Jennifer Tina

The Pacific University MBA program was a perfect fit for me! The program schedule allowed me to work full-time while completing my MBA in 15 months, and challenged me academically while giving me the opportunity to explore topics, issues, and projects relevant to my current position and future career goals. I developed meaningful relationships, both personal and professional, with the other professionals in my cohort and the excellent faculty who facilitated our learning experiences. I especially appreciated the opportunity to travel to Germany with my classmates to see first-hand how world-class corporations such as Porsche, BMW and Carl Zeiss tackle the challenges of manufacturing and competing in a global market. Highly recommend!Tania Hand

I agree with Chris Pierce. I made multiple phone calls and left multiple voicemails and never received a call back or a response of any sort. Very disappointed in my experience. Unfortunately, I cannot in good conscience give a better review than this.Jake Mazurek

Amazing school, fantastic MBA-P program when I went through it a couple of years ago. Some really amazing faculty, from the first class to the last in the program, I was challenged and learned a lot. And while I don’t work downtown, it was still a lovely location with easy parking.David Grau, Jr.

Would highly recommend this program. Spent 24 months straight in class with a single cohort meeting once a week (and some Saturdays) was a great method to enhance learning and friendships. I met some really great staff, professors, and students and will always be thankful for the time spent in the program developing myself for my future. I'll also always remember Panama with fast-paced days of learning about international business and a robust night life taking in the sights and sounds. Nine months after graduation I was able to step into my dream job!Dale Harris

I highly recommend this program! The professors made it very clear that their main focus was our learning and understanding. They knew each and every one of the people in their classes. Having a family and working full time made taking a full time program unfeasible for me. This program kept me busy, but worked well despite the demands of work travel.Ben Bushman

Positive experience in textbook center & with admissions over phone to help implicate proposed campus tour for potential transfer in 2023!SierraDawn Lupoi

I'd give this MBA program no stars if I could! Stay away from this school! It's faculty is way under qualified and very corrupt! They discriminate against applicants from all directions! Especially against applicants they feel have more experience than they do. Some MBA professors at this school do not have a masters degree, themselves, in anything. And they ask you what your political views are when it is none of their business and has nothing to do with getting an MBA education. I interviewed with one lady who created PSU's failed MIM program–watch out for her! During the interview she competed with me instead doing the interview. She was dressed casual whereas I wore a suit. When I complained to the MBA department about her unprofessionalism, they gave me another interview–just for appearances–but this time with her good friend who she conspired with so as to make sure that I didn't get into the school. Apparently, the professors at PSU will conspire with each other and against students and prospective students to protect their careers. Pretty dirty if you ask me. This guy called me from his house on zoom. He was wearing regular clothes, slouched during the entire interview, and like his friend, the previous interviewer, asked me about my political views. For one, I dont' have any political views because I work 14 hours a day, 7 days a week. Not to mention I spent the last 15 years working as a corporate executive in Japan and other places. And to top it all off he had the nerve to ask me private questions about my business like how much money we made last year as if he was competing with me. Then he went all to brag about his company he once had in Salem. Unlike me, I could tell this guy was a trust fund baby. I earned every cent of my money and turned into more money over time. To clarify, this is one of the teachers who doesn't' have a masters degree; his only qualification for teaching is that he owned a business–what? How ridiculous is that?! Personally, I don't know about you, but I want to learn from somebody who has both a degree in the subject as well as a solid professional work history. It's as if the MBA department hires their friends and not qualified teachers. There is a much more to this story. If you knew what I do, and if you want a good education, stay away from this program at all costs! Go someplace decent like U of O or Oregon State University.Rene Mathis