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Southern Oregon University Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Southern Oregon University

This page shows median first-year earnings for Southern Oregon University graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $30,100 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $41,200. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Business Administration, Management and Operations, with median first-year earnings of $38,600 , followed by Criminal Justice and Corrections at $32,000 , and Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at $31,700 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree), with median first-year earnings of $46,900 , followed by Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degree) at $45,200 , and Education (Master's Degree) at $44,500 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Southern Oregon University graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Southern Oregon University graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) $46,900
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degree) $45,200
Education (Master's Degree) $44,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $38,600
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) $32,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor’s Degree) $31,700
Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) $29,300
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor’s Degree) $29,300
Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) $26,300
Visual and Performing Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) $20,900
Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) $17,600

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=210146.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026