Education at Corban University

Corban University's education graduates start at $43,558—beating the state median by $5,000 and landing in the 60th percentile among Oregon's eight education programs. That's a solid outcome, though it trails Western Oregon slightly and comes with one important caveat: these numbers reflect fewer than 30 graduates, so your child's experience could vary more than typical.

The debt load of $26,528 sits right at the national median but runs about $3,000 higher than Oregon's state average. The 0.61 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe roughly seven months of their first-year salary—manageable for a teaching career, especially given the modest earnings growth to $46,369 by year four. Oregon teachers often benefit from stable employment and pension systems that don't show up in these early-career numbers.

For families considering in-state options, Corban delivers competitive results at a broadly accessible institution (90% admission rate). The earnings advantage over programs like Pacific University is meaningful, though the debt runs slightly higher than some alternatives. If your child is committed to teaching and values Corban's environment, the financial fundamentals work—just recognize you're looking at a snapshot from a small cohort rather than hundreds of data points.