Western Oregon University
Monmouth, Oregon · Public · 3,103 undergraduates
Of 21 programs with reported earnings, 18 leave graduates out-earning a typical Oregon high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 142 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,575 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,585 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,151 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,974 |
| $110k and up | $20,243 |
| All families (average) | $17,237 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,042 | +$9,066 | clears the bar | $15,500 | 1.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,407 | +$15,431 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $53,550 | +$16,574 | clears the bar | $22,210 | 1.3 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $59,599 | +$22,623 | clears the bar | $20,667 | 0.9 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $60,363 | +$23,387 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $60,465 | +$23,489 | clears the bar | $34,166 | 1.5 yrs |
| American Sign Language | Bachelor's Degree | $48,295 | +$11,319 | clears the bar | $23,500 | 2.1 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $52,452 | +$15,476 | clears the bar | $21,278 | 1.4 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $54,540 | +$17,564 | clears the bar | $23,463 | 1.3 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $65,172 | +$28,196 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,268 | +$8,292 | clears the bar | $25,895 | 3.1 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $49,630 | +$12,654 | clears the bar | $19,654 | 1.6 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $30,437 | -$6,539 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,921 | +$14,945 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $90,324 | +$53,348 | clears the bar | $21,056 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 21 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 41% of students receive Pell grants · 47% 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.