Is Pacific University worth it?
Pacific University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Forest Grove, Oregon (large suburb). It awarded 1,133 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in clinical psychology, optometry and pharmacy.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$38,293
Median earnings 4 years after
$62,363
Median earnings 10 years after
$60,583
Average net price
$35,273
Completion rate
67%
Completions (2024)
1,133
Years to pay back
2.3 years
Students (undergrad)
1,516
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | Doctoral | $95,669 | $151,842 | 182 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $73,463 | $83,383 | 146 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $117,165 | $128,605 | 123 |
| Optometry | Doctoral | $107,293 | $136,799 | 121 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $49,375 | $58,746 | 89 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Doctoral | $81,574 | $108,345 | 84 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $44,435 | $61,696 | 76 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $65,524 | $72,584 | 59 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $48,556 | $81,207 | 52 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's | $76,060 | $78,641 | 52 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $53,398 | $62,047 | 51 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $34,612 | $53,092 | 51 |
| Social Work | Master's | $51,507 | $66,596 | 45 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Doctoral | $88,677 | $103,070 | 45 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's | $78,336 | $100,098 | 39 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Optometry | Doctoral professional practice | 85 |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral professional practice | 80 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Doctoral professional practice | 59 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 55 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral professional practice | 50 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 45 |
| Clinical Psychology | Doctoral professional practice | 43 |
| Clinical Psychology | Master's | 42 |
| Applied Psychology | Master's | 42 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | Master's | 41 |
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Sources: federal figures for Pacific University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Oregon. Counts under 10 are not published.
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