# Western Oregon University: Education (bachelor's)

Monmouth, OR. IPEDS 210429, CIP 13.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-oregon-university/majors/education

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,879
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,042 (U.S. median for this major: $49,448 across 70 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,500 (U.S. median $26,528)
- Rank in OR: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OR median for this major (4 colleges, $49,688): -$3,646
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,406

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,042 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 | $15,575 | $68,219 | 7.2 years |
| 30-48k | $14,585 | $63,882 | 6.7 years |
| 48-75k | $16,151 | $70,741 | 7.5 years |
| 75-110k | $17,974 | $78,726 | 8.3 years |
| 110k+ | $20,243 | $88,664 | 9.3 years |

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

## Education at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon | $54,434 | $20,096 | $22,182 | 72% |
| Pacific University | $53,333 | $27,000 | $35,273 | 67% |
| Western Oregon University | $46,042 | $20,500 | $17,237 | 47% |
| Corban University | $42,243 | $26,528 | $28,035 | 61% |

## 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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