Best Rhetoric and Composition/Writing 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
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$255,143
Across Oregon programs
Average Annual Cost
$37,291
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Portland State University
Grad rate: 52.9% |
-$63,078 | $41,091 | $22,449 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Grad rate: 53.7% |
-$166,822 | $36,405 | $27,461 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Oregon State University
Grad rate: 70.3% |
-$171,752 | $36,405 | $29,926 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Pacific University
Grad rate: 65.5% |
-$618,920 | $17,987 | $69,330 | 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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