Compare 15 Biology, General. programs in Oregon. Average earnings: $40,277.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Biology, General. tells a different story. Across 15 programs, earnings range from $26,739 to $53,079—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Willamette University's Biology, General. program leads with graduates earning $53,079, followed closely by Western Oregon University at $52,553. The average across all programs is $40,277, yet these results challenge expectations—a regional public university matches a private institution's outcomes while maintaining better accessibility.
Highest program earnings: $53,079
Strong outcomes with 79% acceptance
9.4% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
21.5% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Willamette UniversityPrivate | $53,079 | 31 | $21,500 | Good | $36,571 | High |
| #2 | $52,553 | 28 | $20,609 | Good | $23,014 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Pacific UniversityPrivate | $44,914 | 56 | $23,223 | Manageable | $33,960 | High |
| #4 | George Fox UniversityPrivate | $44,372 | 23 | $24,250 | Manageable | $33,547 | High |
| #5 | $43,525 | 193 | $20,500 | Manageable | $18,859 | High | |
| #6 | University Of OregonPublic | $42,829 | 110 | $20,139 | Manageable | $44,405 | High |
| #7 | Oregon State UniversityPublic | $42,163 | 223 | $21,221 | Manageable | $28,923 | High |
| #8 | $42,163 | 9 | $21,221 | Manageable | $28,923 | High | |
| #9 | University Of PortlandPrivate | $41,041 | 124 | $21,370 | Manageable | $57,555 | High |
| #10 | Lewis & Clark CollegePrivate | $40,001 | 36 | $19,500 | Manageable | $33,625 | High |
| #11 | $37,055 | 41 | $20,332 | Challenging | $21,279 | High | |
| #12 | $35,435 | 23 | $20,500 | Challenging | $15,500 | High | |
| #13 | $29,685 | 30 | $22,500 | High | $22,978 | High | |
| #14 | Linfield UniversityPrivate | $28,598 | 14 | $25,000 | High | $36,067 | High |
| #15 | Reed CollegePrivate | $26,739 | 19 | $21,500 | High | $48,773 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
