Is Willamette University worth it?
Willamette University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Salem, Oregon (midsize city). It awarded 505 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in law, business administration and management and data science.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$31,274
Median earnings 4 years after
$54,450
Median earnings 10 years after
$56,911
Average net price
$25,121
Completion rate
71%
Completions (2024)
505
Years to pay back
1.8 years
Students (undergrad)
1,592
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First professional | $69,938 | $100,524 | 148 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $86,704 | $101,544 | 135 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $28,697 | $54,657 | 42 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $45,993 | $63,255 | 29 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $25,100 | $45,197 | 28 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $29,678 | N/A | 24 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $35,162 | $63,407 | 24 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $31,472 | $70,412 | 22 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $29,312 | N/A | 19 |
| History | Bachelor's | $22,555 | N/A | 18 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $80,077 | $100,650 | 17 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | $27,044 | N/A | 17 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $32,863 | $50,060 | 17 |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 110 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 71 |
| American Government and Politics (United States) | Bachelor's | 30 |
| Data Science, General | Master's | 27 |
| Economics, General | Bachelor's | 27 |
| Environmental Science | Bachelor's | 18 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 18 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | Bachelor's | 14 |
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Sources: federal figures for Willamette University. 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