Is University of Oregon worth it?

Eugene, OR · Public · 4-year

University of Oregon is a public, four-year institution in Eugene, Oregon (midsize city). It awarded 5,769 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business, research and experimental psychology and advertising.

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Federal context for University of Oregon

Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.

Median earnings 1 year after

$36,302

Median earnings 4 years after

$62,174

Median earnings 10 years after

$61,324

Average net price

$22,182

Completion rate

72%

Completions (2024)

5,769

Years to pay back

1.4 years

Students (undergrad)

20,497

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's$42,159$73,410449
Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's$46,897$83,543352
Social Sciences, GeneralBachelor's$38,147$57,532344
Psychology, GeneralBachelor's$31,398$50,810284
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's$71,036$106,412195
LawFirst professional$64,912$100,801175
Physiology, Pathology and Related SciencesBachelor's$27,502$56,681161
Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's$36,022$62,408161
EconomicsBachelor's$45,941$75,695151
SociologyBachelor's$30,050$55,204142
JournalismBachelor's$33,525$55,615128
Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's$26,404$44,958122
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's$48,790$60,111120
Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's$30,200$49,770109
Human Services, GeneralBachelor's$35,678$53,55997

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's601
Research and Experimental Psychology, OtherBachelor's351
Social Sciences, GeneralBachelor's249
AdvertisingBachelor's240
Physiology, GeneralBachelor's194
Political Science and Government, GeneralBachelor's192
LawDoctoral professional practice165
Business Administration and Management, GeneralMaster's149
Public Relations/Image ManagementBachelor's142
JournalismBachelor's125

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services18%12,646
Educational Services15%10,333
Health Care and Social Assistance11%7,720
Retail Trade9%6,038
Accommodation and Food Services6%4,478
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services6%4,351
Finance and Insurance5%3,756
Manufacturing5%3,638

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Sources: federal figures for University of Oregon. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Oregon. Counts under 10 are not published.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page