University of Western States
Portland, Oregon · Private, nonprofit
Of 6 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical Oregon high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 9 programs did not have enough data to judge.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiropractic | First Professional Degree | $69,126 | +$32,150 | clears the bar | $201,184 | 6.3 yrs |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | Master's Degree | $55,740 | +$18,764 | clears the bar | $39,394 | 2.1 yrs |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Master's Degree | $70,189 | +$33,213 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,787 | -$3,189 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's Degree | $61,497 | +$24,521 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Doctoral Degree | $77,396 | +$40,420 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
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.