Best Business/Commerce, General Degrees in Oregon by ROI
Colleges in Oregon ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Oregon
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$16,374
Across Oregon programs
Average Annual Cost
$40,145
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Oregon
Grad rate: 72.5% |
+$156,711 | $57,814 | $32,636 | $21,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Linfield University
Grad rate: 67.9% |
-$53,500 | $52,090 | $63,825 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Western Oregon University
Grad rate: 46.3% |
-$152,335 | $40,832 | $23,975 | $24,500 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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