Western Oregon University Rankings by Salary Score™
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Salary and Debt by Major at Western Oregon University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Western 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 Western 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 WOU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language | $25,000 | $32,930 | |
| Biology, General | $19,320 | $28,960 | |
| Business/Commerce, General | $21,500 | $38,110 | |
| Chemistry | Not Reported | $23,580 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $23,000 | $34,700 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $28,000 | $55,960 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $18,950 | $40,580 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $24,040 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Not Reported | $24,040 | |
| Gerontology | $25,000 | $35,060 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $25,000 | $26,740 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $23,670 | $31,310 | |
| Psychology, General | $22,670 | $31,040 | |
| Public Health | $26,000 | $32,810 | |
| Social Sciences, General | $25,170 | $33,570 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $26,500 | $37,420 |
Salary Score ™ for WOU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Not Reported | $49,640 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Not Reported | $46,590 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $40,900 | $48,560 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,590 | $43,670 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $50,440 |
Most Recent Reviews
The school has a lot to offer students. It is one of very few undergraduate schools that has a human cadaver lab for learning. It also keeps classroom sizes small so that students are able to learn better and build better connections with their professors and community.
Western Oregon University is a smaller university with relatively small class sizes. The teachers and professors were all very helpful to me. I never walked away from a class feeling shortchanged. The history program was amazing. My only complaint is that I couldn't continue at Western for my Master's. My graduating class was given the option of writing a thesis paper or participating in a practicum. With either option you work very closely with the history faculty and professors through your entire project.... Read More