Linfield University
McMinnville, Oregon · Private, nonprofit · 1,621 undergraduates
All 11 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Oregon high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 54 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $20,059 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,664 |
| $48k to $75k | $22,806 |
| $75k to $110k | $26,070 |
| $110k and up | $32,519 |
| All families (average) | $26,536 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $109,374 | +$72,398 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $58,347 | +$21,371 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,493 | +$16,517 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $77,983 | +$41,007 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $52,429 | +$15,453 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $66,731 | +$29,755 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $78,683 | +$41,707 | clears the bar | $28,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $67,946 | +$30,970 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,714 | +$12,738 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.1 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $54,091 | +$17,115 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $57,975 | +$20,999 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants · 70% 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.