Southern Oregon University Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at Southern Oregon University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Southern Oregon University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Southern Oregon University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for SOU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | $22,500 | $30,410 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $20,500 | $40,730 | |
| Chemistry | Not Reported | $39,370 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $17,000 | $29,690 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $22,000 | $42,680 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $23,500 | $31,990 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $23,000 | $20,140 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $20,000 | $24,420 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Not Reported | $17,400 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $24,330 | $29,690 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $23,000 | $30,770 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $21,740 | $25,970 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | $20,670 | $17,860 | |
| Psychology, General | $24,340 | $28,600 | |
| Social Sciences, General | $17,070 | $39,010 | |
| Sociology | Not Reported | $23,580 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $20,340 | $33,600 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $19,470 | $27,870 |
Salary Score ™ for SOU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Not Reported | $58,220 | |
| Education, General | $32,580 | $49,500 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $55,370 | $44,360 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Not Reported | $42,680 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $22,000 | $52,110 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,650 | $47,070 |
Most Recent Reviews
Small, beautiful school in a gorgeous nature area. I learned a lot from my program and am very thankful for it. The BFA I got was an intense program but that suited me well. But there is definitely some inner drama and unfairness within the department itself that is hard to ignore. Although my education was great, I do not feel that the school helped guide me into a career.
The chemistry program at SOU provided passionate, engaging faculty and small class sizes that fostered discussion and teamwork within the program. I received excellent support from my adviser; they even tailored a major to my needs in order to help me graduate sooner and leave prepared for my next move (graduate school). Both lower- and upper-division professors made their expectations clear and helped us achieve our academic goals. My favorite part was the real-world emphasis of the classes. Also, Ashland,... Read More