Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR · Public · Graduate degree-granting
Southern Oregon University, based in Ashland, Oregon, is a public institution, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. With 2,751 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $49,175 ten years after enrollment, which is 21% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 43.4%. Mmedian graduate debt is $20,332, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.42x. The average net price after financial aid is $16,732 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Teacher Education, Psychology, Education, and Drama & Theater Arts.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,175
Graduation Rate
43.4%
Median Debt
$20,332
Average Net Price
$16,732
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.73x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.42x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,751
Admission Rate
88.6%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
67.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$12,762
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,887
Pell Grant Rate
24.9%
Federal Loan Rate
28.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$11,830
Income $30K–$48K
$12,466
Income $48K–$75K
$15,813
Income $110K+
$24,181
Student Demographics
Women
61.9%
White
53.3%
Black
1.7%
Hispanic
14.0%
Asian
1.6%
Two or More Races
10.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
49.7%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (59)
Bachelor (32)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | $48,217 | 76 |
| Business Administration & Management | $65,171 | 70 |
| Education | Not reported | 45 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | $38,487 | 42 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $59,008 | 41 |
| Sports & Fitness | $57,299 | 32 |
| Biology | $63,008 | 29 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | $44,945 | 25 |
| Communications | $49,511 | 25 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 23 |
| Teacher Education | $53,584 | 23 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 23 |
| English Language & Literature | $49,706 | 18 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $75,596 | 13 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 13 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | $43,982 | 13 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | Not reported | 12 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 11 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 11 |
| History | $43,195 | 11 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 10 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $52,763 | 9 |
| Music | $36,201 | 9 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | $36,135 | 8 |
| Mathematics | $64,748 | 7 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 7 |
| Social Sciences | $61,526 | 5 |
| International Studies | Not reported | 4 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Not reported | 3 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 3 |
| Economics | Not reported | 3 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | $43,044 | 0 |
Master (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $76,336 | 88 |
| Education | $64,128 | 48 |
| Teacher Education | $60,530 | 36 |
| Mental Health Services | $69,359 | 23 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 6 |
| Romance Languages | $79,671 | 6 |
| Music | Not reported | 6 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | Not reported | 5 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | Not reported | 4 |
Graduate Certificate (11)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 81 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 36 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 26 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 7 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 6 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 6 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Not reported | 6 |
| Finance | Not reported | 6 |
| Education | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 5 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 3 |
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Applied Mathematics | Bachelor | 2 |
| Sustainability Studies | Bachelor | 2 |
| Sustainability Studies | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Music | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Cognitive Science | Bachelor | 1 |
| Anthropology | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Computer Science Programs in Oregon
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in Oregon
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in Oregon
- Highest Earning Master's Business Programs in Oregon
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Oregon
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Mathematics Programs in Oregon
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Biology Programs in Oregon
- Highest Earning Bachelor's English Programs in Oregon
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in Oregon
- Highest Earning Master's Education Programs in Oregon
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