Is Western Oregon University worth it?
Western Oregon University is a public, four-year institution in Monmouth, Oregon (small town). It awarded 1,082 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in education, psychology and multi studies.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$38,013
Median earnings 4 years after
$54,346
Median earnings 10 years after
$51,815
Average net price
$17,237
Completion rate
47%
Completions (2024)
1,082
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
3,103
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $42,281 | $59,599 | 130 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $34,038 | $52,407 | 125 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $40,289 | $60,363 | 119 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $31,893 | $53,550 | 109 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $50,535 | $60,465 | 84 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $61,018 | $65,172 | 79 |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | $43,879 | $46,042 | 64 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $44,845 | $54,761 | 55 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $35,701 | $52,452 | 52 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $37,600 | $49,630 | 45 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $51,703 | $90,324 | 40 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $32,249 | $54,540 | 40 |
| American Sign Language | Bachelor's | $31,576 | $48,295 | 34 |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $34,245 | $51,921 | 33 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | $39,320 | N/A | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Education, General | Bachelor's | 139 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 118 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 85 |
| Corrections Administration | Bachelor's | 61 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 61 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's | 52 |
| Organizational Leadership | Post-bacc certificate | 49 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 44 |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | Bachelor's | 28 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Master's | 27 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 32% | 5,534 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 14% | 2,421 |
| Public Administration | 10% | 1,680 |
| Retail Trade | 8% | 1,436 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 1,002 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 867 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4% | 728 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 667 |
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Sources: federal figures for Western Oregon University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Oregon. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page