# University of Portland: Education (Elementary / Secondary) (bachelor's)

Portland, OR. IPEDS 209825, CIP 13.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-portland/majors/education-elementary-secondary

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,038
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $53,963 (U.S. median for this major: $47,823 across 671 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in OR: 3 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OR median for this major (8 colleges, $53,629): +$334
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,140

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $53,963 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,070 | $83,291 | 4.8 years |
| 30-48k | $16,577 | $68,795 | 4.0 years |
| 48-75k | $23,858 | $99,011 | 5.7 years |
| 75-110k | $27,021 | $112,137 | 6.4 years |
| 110k+ | $37,284 | $154,729 | 8.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Education (Elementary / Secondary) at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Fox University | $56,768 | $25,000 | $31,679 | 72% |
| Western Oregon University | $54,761 | $25,458 | $17,237 | 47% |
| University of Portland | $53,963 | $27,000 | $28,210 | 80% |
| Pacific University | $53,674 | not reported | $35,273 | 67% |
| Southern Oregon University | $53,584 | $28,906 | $16,732 | 43% |
| Linfield University | $52,429 | $27,000 | $26,536 | 71% |
| Eastern Oregon University | $48,894 | $27,000 | $17,148 | 43% |
| Bushnell University | $46,716 | not reported | $20,789 | 56% |

## Careers
- Elementary school teacher (SOC 25-2021): median wage $82,330 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, $77,130 OR, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $84,120 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, $79,570 OR, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Training and Development Specialists (SOC 13-1151): median wage $77,000 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, $76,360 OR, $69,280 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.8% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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