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

Finance and Financial Management Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Oregon (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Portland$77,541
Portland State University$52,859$65,045$20,5700.39
Oregon State University$52,156$63,162$22,0410.42
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus$52,156$63,162$22,0410.42
Linfield University$47,517$76,117$27,0000.57
National Median$53,590$23,3320.44

Other Finance and Financial Management Services Programs in Oregon

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Oregon schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Portland State University
Portland
$11,238$52,859$20,570
Oregon State University
Corvallis
$13,494$52,156$22,041
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Bend
$12,594$52,156$22,041
Linfield University
McMinnville
$49,530$47,517$27,000

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 University of Portland, approximately 19% 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.