Oregon · Accounting and Related Services

Best Accounting and Related Services institutions in Oregon, ranked by earnings

The Accounting and Related Services program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices. This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in accounting, auditing, or…

Institutions
28
offering CIP 52.03
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
918
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$54,626
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
9
College Scorecard
Median net price
$26,564
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
42%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Accountants and Auditors
$89,660
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 9 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1George Fox University
Newberg Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$59,980572%$26,564$26,000
2Linfield University
McMinnville Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$58,9141470%$26,243$28,000
3University of Oregon
Eugene Public · Bachelor's degree
$58,44912372%$20,500
4Portland State University
Portland Public · Bachelor's degree
$58,06915153%$31,000
5Warner Pacific University
Portland Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$54,626349%$19,343$42,765
6Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate Studies
Portland Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$54,6266$42,765
7Oregon State University
Corvallis Public · Bachelor's degree
$53,6945570%$22,000
8Chemeketa Community College
Salem Public · Associate degree
$42,8084421%
9Portland Community College
Portland Public · Associate degree
$40,81615618%$20,031

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Accountants and Auditors (SOC 13-2011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.6%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~124,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$81,680
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingWritingMonitoring

What Accountants and Auditors earn in Oregon

Jobs in Oregon
15,370
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$89,660
median $81,130
Best-paying metro
$93,500
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Related careers

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
$52,920 avg · 23,250 jobs
Accountants and Auditors
$89,660 avg · 15,370 jobs
Financial Managers
$169,430 avg · 7,230 jobs
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
$59,830 avg · 2,780 jobs
Financial and Investment Analysts
$116,720 avg · 2,740 jobs
Tax Preparers
$59,910 avg · 1,480 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Accounting and Related Services programs in Oregon.

Which Accounting and Related Services program in Oregon has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), George Fox University tops the list at $59,980. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Accountants and Auditors earn in Oregon?+

The average annual wage for Accountants and Auditors in Oregon is $89,660 (median $81,130), across about 15,370 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Accounting and Related Services program?+

The Accounting and Related Services program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practices. This program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in accounting, auditing, or…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Accountants and Auditors?+

The national job outlook is about +4.6% growth with around 124,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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