Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Southern Oregon University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 41% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 27th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OR wage index 0.99). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Southern Oregon University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $51,167 | $75,596 | -18% | #344 of 459 | #341 | $26,546 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,074 | $65,171 | -5% | #572 of 1176 | #605 | $25,000 |
| Mathematics | — | $64,748 | -7% | #214 of 309 | #198 | — |
| Biology | $33,930 | $63,008 | +10% | #244 of 841 | #243 | $23,940 |
| Social Sciences | $41,835 | $61,526 | +15% | #14 of 87 | #10 | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $59,328 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $40,553 | $59,008 | +7% | #172 of 660 | #180 | $20,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $35,222 | $57,299 | +5% | #179 of 610 | #214 | $21,350 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,136 | $53,584 | +13% | #130 of 680 | #149 | $23,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $41,454 | $52,763 | -5% | #128 of 207 | #126 | $26,250 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $49,706 | +2% | #261 of 576 | #252 | $21,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $30,422 | $49,511 | -12% | #458 of 660 | #484 | $20,363 |
| Psychology | $31,627 | $48,217 | -5% | #638 of 1027 | #637 | $22,021 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $30,632 | $44,945 | -18% | #251 of 265 | #246 | $20,793 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | $27,702 | $43,982 | -6% | #7 of 9 | #7 | $18,500 |
| History | $28,067 | $43,195 | -15% | #402 of 459 | #410 | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $17,228 | $43,044 | +3% | #31 of 68 | #31 | $20,833 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $20,668 | $38,487 | -3% | #159 of 255 | #146 | $21,833 |
| Music | — | $36,201 | -16% | #229 of 268 | #221 | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $19,139 | $36,135 | -29% | #63 of 63 | #63 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Southern Oregon University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $558,510
- Avg rent near campus: $2,117/mo — vs ~$1,105/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 97540 (3.4% cap, Talent)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,675 | $28,305 |
| Room | $9,948 | |
| Board | $6,300 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $30,840 | $49,470 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,402 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $13,511 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $15,838 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $20,735 |
| $110,001+ | $22,467 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Southern Oregon University's top programs commonly pursue.
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- Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology