Education at Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR · Master's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
Southern Oregon University graduates in education earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Oregon University Compares for Education
All 214 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 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 102 | North Park University Chicago, IL | $64,648 | $63,516 | #91 | $57,383 |
| 103 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $64,580 | $56,869 | #168 | $64,854 |
| 104 | Regis University Denver, CO | $64,527 | $60,345 | #127 | $65,024 |
| 105 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $64,128 | $64,506 | #80 | $56,157 |
| 106 | Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD | $64,083 | $68,979 | #61 | $61,581 |
| 107 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $63,930 | $56,110 | #174 | $61,640 |
| 108 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $63,909 | $62,944 | #97 | $52,214 |
Other Majors at Southern Oregon University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $79,671 | $70,197 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $76,336 | $69,812 | #706 of 861 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $69,359 | $54,251 | #40 of 204 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $60,530 | $54,244 | #163 of 380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Oregon University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $56,157 one year after graduating and $64,128 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Oregon University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Southern Oregon University ranks #105 by median pay four years after graduation, and #80 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Southern Oregon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $32,483.
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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.