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 University of Portland, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 26% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 95th 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 University of Portland
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 Science | $85,637 | $125,929 | +18% | #61 of 349 | #51 | $22,590 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $79,423 | $105,859 | +5% | #54 of 258 | #64 | $20,875 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,291 | $103,823 | +17% | #107 of 966 | #85 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $95,686 | +26% | #76 of 796 | #72 | $24,020 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $76,909 | $93,119 | +1% | #124 of 318 | #138 | $23,681 |
| Civil Engineering | $72,094 | $89,448 | +3% | #62 of 233 | #70 | $23,250 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $53,136 | $84,313 | -2% | #63 of 126 | #58 | $24,000 |
| Mathematics | — | $78,568 | +13% | #91 of 309 | #84 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | $53,917 | $77,908 | -15% | #30 of 45 | #29 | $20,810 |
| Marketing | $41,792 | $72,891 | +5% | #146 of 516 | #159 | $22,696 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $35,605 | $62,264 | -2% | #89 of 178 | #100 | $17,509 |
| Biology | $26,340 | $58,051 | +1% | #417 of 841 | #416 | $22,548 |
| Social Work | — | $57,253 | +11% | #86 of 420 | #70 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $35,349 | $54,975 | +-0% | #134 of 265 | #108 | $22,375 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,038 | $53,963 | +14% | #117 of 680 | #130 | $27,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $41,018 | $53,853 | -2% | #148 of 225 | #136 | $22,994 |
| History | — | $53,002 | +5% | #176 of 459 | #159 | — |
| Psychology | $28,420 | $50,579 | +-0% | #485 of 1027 | #469 | $22,194 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $49,434 | +2% | #267 of 576 | #267 | $19,987 |
| Political Science and Government | $23,017 | — | — | — | — | $24,250 |
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 University of Portland Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $454,530
- Avg rent near campus: $1,766/mo — vs ~$1,156/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 97209 (3.9% cap, Portland)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,400 | $54,400 |
| Room | $10,400 | |
| Board | $6,200 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $74,700 | $74,700 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of Portland's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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📊 Age Distribution
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- Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
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- Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology