Compare 16 Psychology, General. programs in Oregon. Average earnings: $40,627.
Psychology, General programs in Oregon produce graduates earning between $20,140 and $48,027—a $28K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 16 ranked programs, outcomes vary dramatically based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Pacific University's Psychology program leads with graduates earning $48,027, closely followed by Lewis & Clark College at $48,023. The state average of $40,627 shows most programs cluster near the top, but the gap to the lowest-earning program exceeds $27K—proof that careful program evaluation beats school name recognition.
Highest program earnings: $48,027
Strong outcomes with 91.8% acceptance
10.5% payment burden | Good
27.9% 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 | $48,027 | 24 | $23,223 | Manageable | $33,960 | High |
| #2 | Lewis & Clark CollegePrivate | $48,023 | 69 | $19,500 | Good | $33,625 | High |
| #3 | University Of PortlandPrivate | $47,168 | 60 | $21,370 | Good | $57,555 | High |
| #4 | Oregon State UniversityPublic | $44,498 | 256 | $21,221 | Manageable | $28,923 | High |
| #5 | $44,498 | 10 | $21,221 | Manageable | $28,923 | High | |
| #6 | University Of OregonPublic | $44,433 | 355 | $20,139 | Manageable | $44,405 | High |
| #7 | George Fox UniversityPrivate | $44,259 | 47 | $24,250 | Manageable | $33,547 | High |
| #8 | $43,164 | 114 | $20,609 | Manageable | $23,014 | High | |
| #9 | Willamette UniversityPrivate | $42,378 | 33 | $21,500 | Manageable | $36,571 | High |
| #10 | $41,422 | 23 | $20,500 | Manageable | $15,500 | High | |
| #11 | $40,458 | 344 | $20,500 | Manageable | $18,859 | High | |
| #12 | $39,466 | 125 | $20,332 | Manageable | $21,279 | High | |
| #13 | Reed CollegePrivate | $38,334 | 26 | $21,500 | Challenging | $48,773 | High |
| #14 | Corban UniversityPrivate | $35,523 | 23 | $22,625 | Challenging | $23,793 | High |
| #15 | Multnomah UniversityPrivate | $28,236 | 16 | $20,250 | High | $15,750 | High |
| #16 | Linfield UniversityPrivate | $20,140 | 24 | $25,000 | High | $36,067 | 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.
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