Oregon

Colleges in Oregon: what they cost, and what graduates earn

12 Oregon universities with published federal data, teaching about 103,173 students. Median in-state tuition $15,268, median graduate earnings $61,324 ten years after entry.

Median tuition$15,268in-state, before aid
Median earnings$61,32410 yrs after entry
Paying loans down69%national 65%
Median SAT1277where published

Cheapest universities in OregonLowest published in-state tuition.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Portland Community College Portland $5,220 $44,592 $12,999 36% —
Lane Community College Eugene $6,202 $38,075 $14,761 29% —
Portland State University Portland $11,679 $57,906 $20,500 54% —
American College of Healthcare Sciences Portland $13,040 — $13,523 — —
Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls $13,260 $72,273 $22,500 69% 1150
Oregon State University Corvallis $14,400 $64,010 $21,221 67% 1290
University of Oregon Eugene $16,137 $61,324 $20,139 62% 1272
Willamette University Salem $51,156 $56,911 $21,500 78% 1377

Highest graduate earnings in OregonMedian pay ten years after entry.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
University of Portland Portland $58,100 $82,804 $21,370 87% 1277
Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls $13,260 $72,273 $22,500 69% 1150
Oregon State University Corvallis $14,400 $64,010 $21,221 67% 1290
Reed College Portland $69,350 $62,927 $21,500 85% 1437
Lewis & Clark College Portland $64,828 $62,205 $19,500 82% —
University of Oregon Eugene $16,137 $61,324 $20,139 62% 1272
Pacific University Forest Grove $56,374 $60,583 $23,223 77% 1090
Portland State University Portland $11,679 $57,906 $20,500 54% —

Fastest debt payback in OregonYears of salary premium needed to clear the median debt.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
University of Portland Portland $58,100 $82,804 $21,370 87% 1277
Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls $13,260 $72,273 $22,500 69% 1150
Lewis & Clark College Portland $64,828 $62,205 $19,500 82% —
Oregon State University Corvallis $14,400 $64,010 $21,221 67% 1290
Reed College Portland $69,350 $62,927 $21,500 85% 1437
University of Oregon Eugene $16,137 $61,324 $20,139 62% 1272
Pacific University Forest Grove $56,374 $60,583 $23,223 77% 1090
Portland State University Portland $11,679 $57,906 $20,500 54% —

Most selective universities in OregonHighest average SAT of admitted students.

UniversityIn-stateEarningsDebtRepayingSAT
Reed College Portland $69,350 $62,927 $21,500 85% 1437
Willamette University Salem $51,156 $56,911 $21,500 78% 1377
Oregon State University Corvallis $14,400 $64,010 $21,221 67% 1290
University of Portland Portland $58,100 $82,804 $21,370 87% 1277
University of Oregon Eugene $16,137 $61,324 $20,139 62% 1272
Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls $13,260 $72,273 $22,500 69% 1150
Pacific University Forest Grove $56,374 $60,583 $23,223 77% 1090

Scholarships at Oregon universities

Aid you never repay is the cheapest money in the whole calculation.

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Every Oregon university we hold data for

American College of Healthcare Sciences Lane Community College Lewis & Clark College Oregon Institute of Technology Oregon State University Pacific University Portland Community College Portland State University Reed College University of Oregon University of Portland Willamette University

Studying in Oregon: common questions

How much does college cost in Oregon?
The median Oregon university charges $15,268 in-state and $41,394 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance around $33,223. After aid, families under $30,000 pay a median $12,674.
What do graduates of Oregon universities earn?
A median $61,324 ten years after entry, against median debt of $20,860.
Do students in Oregon repay their loans?
69% of borrowers at the median Oregon university are paying their balance down three years after leaving, against 65% nationally.
What SAT score do Oregon universities expect?
The median Oregon university that publishes scores reports an average SAT of 1277. Many are test-optional and publish nothing.
All states Oregon debt vs salary Cheapest US tuition Which degree pays best

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Universities without published figures are not listed.