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Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Schools are assigned a value from 1-100, where 100 is best for students from households earning up to $30,000. This value is multiplied by the percentage of the school’s student body that received a Pell Grant, to calculate the economic mobility score. A higher score is better. Read the full explanation
The percentage of a school’s student body that has received a Pell Grant.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.
Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
Oregon Institute of Technology ranked first and University of Portland ranked second for the best colleges in Oregon. With stunning natural scenery and a quirky atmosphere, Oregon offers a wide range of innovative institutions and environment-focused programs. Portland, the state's largest city, is known for its vibrant arts and music scene, microbreweries, and a thriving food culture. If cities aren't your thing, head over to Oregon's rugged coastline or the stunning Crater Lake.
Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
Cost$15,974
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$72,273
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate64%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$33,248
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$82,804
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate84%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$29,934
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$78,638
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate77%
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Cost$18,894
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$64,010
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate71%
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Cost$20,543
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$61,324
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate74%
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Cost$16,281
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$57,906
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate59%
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Cost$27,773
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$59,761
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate69%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$33,819
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$62,205
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate74%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
Cost$33,930
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$60,583
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate67%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$23,982
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$55,204
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate50%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
Cost$24,835
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$53,623
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate58%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
Cost$28,978
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$56,911
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate74%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
Cost$19,577
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$51,815
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate54%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$16,577
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,175
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate63%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$32,966
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$62,927
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate78%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
Cost$20,565
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$48,917
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate54%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.
Cost$14,532
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$50,112
Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.
Graduation rate43%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Average income based on education level
The following figures are the average salaries in Oregon for each level of education.
Average Income
The average income of people in this state with a high-school diploma, certificate, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree, 10 years after enrollment, based on 2021-2022 CSC data.
HS Diploma$37,284
Certificate$39,945
Associate$46,228
Bachelor$57,519
Master$69,427
Cost of attending college in Oregon
In-state-tuition$27,365
The average in-state tuition, before financial aid, of all 4-year institutions in the state. Includes public, private, online, on-campus, non-profit, and for-profit institutions. Based on 2021-2022 CSC data.
Out-of-state-tuition$33,798
The average tuition for out-of-state students, before financial aid of all 4-year institutions in the state. Includes public, private, online, on-campus, non-profit, and for-profit institutions. Based on 2021-2022 CSC data.
Most popular degrees in Oregon
In Florida the most popular degrees are Business Administration, General Psychology, and Computer Science. To create this list, we complied and analyzed data from IPEDS and College Scorecard.
They both provide information on how many graduates each program has annually. The list below is both undergraduate- and graduate-level programs.
Popular degrees
1Business Administration 1,968graduates
2General Psychology 1,556graduates
3Computer Science 1,278graduates
4Registered Nursing 1,131graduates
5Biology 855graduates
6Education-grades & methods 802graduates
7Education, General 712graduates
8Business and Commerce 665graduates
9Mechanical Engineering 658graduates
10Advertising & PR 523graduates
Fastest growing careers
Oregon job growth
15.9%
Nurse Practitioners
61.3%
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
54.9%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
51.1%
Occupational Therapy Assistants
46.2%
Massage Therapists
44.1%
Physical Therapist Assistants
42.4%
Physician Assistants
39.5%
Statisticians
39.4%
Medical and Health Services Managers
37.7%
Information Security Analysts
37.3%
Best bachelor’s degrees in Oregon
These majors are most likely to pay off economically after graduation.
Higher education is supposed to act as an economic elevator that lifts students from low-income households into the middle class. But not all colleges do this: unfortunately, many of the nation’s most “prestigious” schools accept very few students from low-income backgrounds.
To determine what colleges are doing the best job at lifting students out of poverty, we have devised a Social Mobility Index (SMI).
The best colleges for social mobility in Oregon are shown below.
Bachelor's degree holders or higher
33.6%
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15.9%
