Median Earnings (1yr)
$54,251
81st percentile (60th in OR)
Sample Size
27
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Southern Oregon University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Southern Oregon University graduates earn $54k, placing them in the 81th percentile of all mental and social health services and allied professions masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Oregon

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions masters's programs at peer institutions in Oregon (10 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Southern Oregon University$54,251$54,662
Lewis & Clark College$52,558$58,733
Western Seminary$52,392
University of Oregon$49,494$52,389
George Fox University$46,410$52,571
National Median$48,165

Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Programs in Oregon

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Oregon schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Lewis & Clark College
Portland
$62,350$52,558
Western Seminary
Portland
$52,392
University of Oregon
Eugene
$15,669$49,494
George Fox University
Newberg
$40,940$46,410

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Southern Oregon University, approximately 24% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.