Southern Oregon University
Ashland, Oregon · Public · 2,751 undergraduates
Of 25 programs with reported earnings, 23 leave graduates out-earning a typical Oregon high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 65 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,830 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,466 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,813 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,415 |
| $110k and up | $24,181 |
| All families (average) | $16,732 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $65,171 | +$28,195 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,217 | +$11,241 | clears the bar | $22,021 | 2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $76,336 | +$39,360 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1 yr |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $38,487 | +$1,511 | clears the bar | $21,833 | 14.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $60,530 | +$23,554 | clears the bar | $41,182 | 1.7 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $49,511 | +$12,535 | clears the bar | $20,363 | 1.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $63,008 | +$26,032 | clears the bar | $23,940 | 0.9 yrs |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $64,128 | +$27,152 | clears the bar | $32,483 | 1.2 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $59,008 | +$22,032 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $52,763 | +$15,787 | clears the bar | $26,250 | 1.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $53,584 | +$16,608 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $69,359 | +$32,383 | clears the bar | $58,517 | 1.8 yrs |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Master's Degree | $79,671 | +$42,695 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $44,945 | +$7,969 | clears the bar | $20,793 | 2.6 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $57,299 | +$20,323 | clears the bar | $21,350 | 1.1 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 25 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 25% of students receive Pell grants · 42% 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.