The best graduate schools and the best place to live?

Hi there. So I think if I am right by the US News and World Report list that OHSU's CNM program is rated #1 in the nation. OHSU is Oregon Health and Sciences University located in Portland, OR.

I am married with 2 small children and we live in Hillsboro, OR, just outside of Portland. I think Portland is a VERY family friendly city. We have a great zoo, the Children's Museum, OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) as well as tons of hiking, biking, skiing (usually year round!!) at Mt Hood, the coast is about 1.5 hours drive. The weather is FABULOUS during the summer, but we are known for the rainy winters, but you can't have one without the other.

We moved here from the East coast of the US due to my hubby's job about 7.5 yrs ago. I am applying to OHSU's BSN program this year. We really love living here, I think it's a great place to live. Lots of great places to eat, lots to see and do. Feel free to send me a message any time and I can give you more info.

HJUKKA-Have you checked into Oregon College of Arts and Craft? I believe they have a photography program. I don't know anything about the school at all, other than it is private, so between OHSU and OCAC, you would have one steep bill!

Yeah, I don't know anything about the Art schools in the area. They are usually really small. As far as the tuition at OHSU, the graduate program is $470 per credit hour. So, it you were taking 12 hours in one term, that would be about $5600 for that one term. Then there are some fees per term to add and those are based on other factors, so you would add another approximately $1600 to your term cost. Then of course there are books and supplies! OHSU is on a quarter system, so there are 3 terms per year. So you would be looking at around $21-22,000 per year.