Compare 6 Education, General. programs in Oregon. Average earnings: $47,125.
With top graduates earning $51,090, Education, General. stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $4K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige across Oregon's 6 ranked programs.
Pacific University's Education, General. program leads with graduates earning $51,090, followed closely by University of Oregon at $51,067. The average across all Oregon programs is $47,125, demonstrating that smaller institutions like Pacific can compete directly with flagship state universities when it comes to preparing education professionals.
Highest program earnings: $51,090
Strong outcomes with 92% acceptance
9.7% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
26.2% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pacific UniversityPrivate | $51,090 | 30 | $23,223 | Good | $33,960 | High |
| #2 | University Of OregonPublic | $51,067 | 88 | $20,139 | Good | $44,405 | High |
| #3 | Oregon State UniversityPublic | $47,703 | 85 | $21,221 | Good | $28,923 | High |
| #4 | Corban UniversityPrivate | $46,369 | 37 | $22,625 | Manageable | $23,793 | High |
| #5 | $43,879 | 121 | $20,609 | Manageable | $23,014 | High | |
| #6 | $42,644 | 29 | $20,500 | Manageable | $15,500 | 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 →
