Education at Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Eastern Oregon University graduates in education earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eastern Oregon University Compares for Education
All 27 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $67,795 | $64,759 | #1 | $46,560 |
| 2 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $65,381 | $60,137 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Endicott College Beverly, MA | $57,946 | $51,028 | #7 | $26,489 |
| 4 | Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA | $57,051 | $50,239 | #10 | — |
| 5 | Towson University Towson, MD | $56,949 | $49,979 | #11 | $52,791 |
| 6 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $55,892 | $58,009 | #3 | — |
| 7 | Boston University Boston, MA | $54,883 | $48,330 | #12 | — |
| 8 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $52,842 | $48,083 | #15 | $31,095 |
| 9 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $51,781 | $53,206 | #4 | $37,535 |
| 10 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $51,781 | $53,206 | #5 | $37,535 |
| 11 | Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR | $51,176 | $51,477 | #6 | $44,558 |
| 12 | California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA | $49,106 | $44,683 | #23 | $34,646 |
| 13 | Edgewood College Madison, WI | $48,936 | $50,920 | #8 | — |
| 14 | Carroll University Waukesha, WI | $48,682 | $50,656 | #9 | — |
Other Majors at Eastern Oregon University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $60,706 | — | #81 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,066 | $43,804 | #830 of 1176 |
| Fire Protection | — | $58,911 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,013 | $37,143 | #271 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,279 | $32,584 | #405 of 610 |
| Social Sciences | $49,611 | $42,347 | #25 of 35 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,894 | $44,558 | #300 of 680 |
| Psychology | $47,816 | $27,698 | #660 of 1027 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $42,838 | $31,291 | #56 of 63 |
| Biology | — | $35,435 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern Oregon University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,558 one year after graduating and $51,176 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern Oregon University rank for education?
Among 27 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Eastern Oregon University ranks #11 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Eastern Oregon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for education ($49,113), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,874.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.