Best Public Administration 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

2

Colleges with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$408,855

Across Oregon programs

Average Annual Cost

$27,542

Cost of attendance

# College 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Portland State University

Grad rate: 52.9%

 +$456,402 $67,065 $22,449 N/A Full ROI →
2 University of Oregon

Grad rate: 72.5%

 +$361,308 $63,329 $32,636 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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Browse Public Administration programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.

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