Lewis & Clark College
Portland, Oregon · Private, nonprofit · 2,120 undergraduates
Of 20 programs with reported earnings, 19 leave graduates out-earning a typical Oregon high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 37 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,962 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,362 |
| $48k to $75k | $22,712 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,917 |
| $110k and up | $44,990 |
| All families (average) | $36,013 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $67,080 | +$30,104 | clears the bar | $119,806 | 4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,288 | +$18,312 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 1.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,503 | +$12,527 | clears the bar | $21,464 | 1.7 yrs |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $57,783 | +$20,807 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $62,755 | +$25,779 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology and Anthropology | Bachelor's Degree | $52,622 | +$15,646 | clears the bar | $18,490 | 1.2 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $39,705 | +$2,729 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 8.5 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $53,026 | +$16,050 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | Master's Degree | $47,878 | +$10,902 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $65,440 | +$28,464 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Bachelor's Degree | $33,002 | -$3,974 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $42,788 | +$5,812 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 4.3 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $38,784 | +$1,808 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $81,567 | +$44,591 | clears the bar | $24,125 | 0.5 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $66,472 | +$29,496 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 20 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 20% of students receive Pell grants · 75% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.