Oregon · Mathematics

Best colleges for Mathematics in Oregon

Ranked by graduate earnings

Oregon State University, Portland State University and University of Oregon are the top bachelor's Mathematics programs in Oregon by graduate earnings. Oregon State University leads with median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary) of $45,204, College Scorecard. Portland State University, Oregon State University and University of Oregon award the most Mathematics degrees in Oregon: 49, 46 and 39 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 15 Oregon colleges offer Mathematics and award 214 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Mathematics program encompasses a broad range of topics related to abstract concepts such as numbers, geometric shapes, and functions. It is designed for students interested in exploring logical reasoning and proof to understand and…

Institutions
15
offering CIP 27.01
States & territories
54
with a program page
Degrees / yr
214
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$37,427
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
3
College Scorecard
Median net price
$26,564
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
63%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Mathematicians
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BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 3 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Oregon State University
Corvallis Public · Bachelor's degree
$45,2044670%—$19,417
2Portland State University
Portland Public · Bachelor's degree
$37,4274953%—$26,480
3University of Oregon
Eugene Public · Bachelor's degree
$25,2413972%—$15,475

Colleges awarding the most Mathematics degrees in Oregon

Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Portland State University
Portland Public
49$37,427
2Oregon State University
Corvallis Public
46$45,204
3University of Oregon
Eugene Public
39$25,241
4Reed College
Portland Private not-for-profit
27Not reported
5Lewis & Clark College
Portland Private not-for-profit
16Not reported
6Linfield University
McMinnville Private not-for-profit
8Not reported
7Eastern Oregon University
La Grande Public
6Not reported
8Southern Oregon University
Ashland Public
5Not reported
9Pacific University
Forest Grove Private not-for-profit
4Not reported
10Willamette University
Salem Private not-for-profit
4Not reported
Show the other 5 Oregon colleges offering Mathematics
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Corban UniversitySalemPrivate not-for-profit3
Western Oregon UniversityMonmouthPublic3
University of PortlandPortlandPrivate not-for-profit2
George Fox UniversityNewbergPrivate not-for-profit1
Bushnell UniversityEugenePrivate not-for-profit1

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Mathematicians (SOC 15-2021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-0.7%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$121,680
typically Master's degree

Top skills

MathematicsCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive LearningScienceWriting

What Mathematicians earn in Oregon

Jobs in Oregon
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BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
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Best-paying metro
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Mathematics programs in Oregon.

Which Oregon colleges award the most Mathematics degrees?+

Portland State University (49 graduates a year), Oregon State University (46 graduates a year) and University of Oregon (39 graduates a year) award the most Mathematics degrees in Oregon, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 15 Oregon colleges offer Mathematics.

What is the best college for Mathematics in Oregon?+

By graduate earnings, Oregon State University leads among bachelor's Mathematics programs in Oregon, with median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary) of $45,204, College Scorecard. Portland State University and University of Oregon follow. By degrees awarded, Portland State University is the largest, with 49 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25).

Which Mathematics program in Oregon has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Oregon State University tops the list at $45,204. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Mathematics program?+

The Mathematics program encompasses a broad range of topics related to abstract concepts such as numbers, geometric shapes, and functions. It is designed for students interested in exploring logical reasoning and proof to understand and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop mathematics, critical thinking, reading comprehension, active learning, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Mathematicians?+

The national job outlook is about -0.7% growth with around 100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

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

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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