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Southern Oregon University

OR · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
82/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer and Information Sciences$30K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Chemistry$30K$65K$90KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$36K$65K$89KCBUY
General Social Sciences$36K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Biology$36K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$36K$52K$72KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$36K$52K$69KDCAUTION
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$36K$52K$69KDCAUTION
Psychology$36K$48K$65KDCAUTION
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$36K$50K$68KDCAUTION
History$38K$50K$68KDCAUTION
Criminal Justice and Corrections$36K$50K$67KDCAUTION
English Language and Literature$38K$48K$64KDCAUTION
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$38K$48K$64KDCAUTION
Education$36K$45K$60KDAVOID
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$36K$42K$58KDAVOID
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$36K$45K$60KDAVOID
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$38K$42K$57KDAVOID
Fine and Studio Arts$38K$42K$57KFAVOID
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$38K$42K$57KFAVOID

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Southern Oregon University earns a grade of A, with median debt of $30K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Southern Oregon University has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at Southern Oregon University. For example, Computer and Information Sciences graduates have median debt of $30K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer and Information Sciences with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).