Best Communication and Media Studies 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
8
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$217,077
Across Oregon programs
Average Annual Cost
$42,432
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Western Oregon University
Grad rate: 46.3% |
-$45,896 | $45,939 | $23,975 | $21,316 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Grad rate: 53.7% |
-$134,413 | $42,239 | $27,461 | $21,740 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Oregon State University
Grad rate: 70.3% |
-$144,273 | $42,239 | $29,926 | $21,740 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Portland State University
Grad rate: 52.9% |
-$155,521 | $40,373 | $22,449 | $24,582 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Lewis & Clark College
Grad rate: 72.3% |
-$197,575 | $48,843 | $76,690 | $20,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Southern Oregon University
Grad rate: 45.2% |
-$276,158 | $34,974 | $25,950 | $23,584 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Linfield University
Grad rate: 67.9% |
-$352,810 | $38,947 | $63,825 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
University of Portland
Grad rate: 79.7% |
-$429,972 | $34,338 | $69,183 | N/A | 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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