Oregon · Psychology

Best Psychology institutions in Oregon, ranked by earnings

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

Institutions
15
offering CIP 42.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,342
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$32,599
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
12
College Scorecard
Median net price
$26,243
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
59%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$129,110
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Pacific University
Forest Grove Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,9302767%$30,571$27,000
2Oregon State University
Corvallis Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,73640970%$25,340
3Linfield University
McMinnville Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,6282370%$26,243$27,000
4Western Oregon University
Monmouth Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,03811847%$23,448
5Portland State University
Portland Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,17939953%$24,499
6George Fox University
Newberg Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$32,5992572%$26,564$24,000
7Corban University
Salem Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$32,244761%$23,096$23,000
8Southern Oregon University
Ashland Public · Bachelor's degree
$31,6278343%$25,000
9Willamette University
Salem Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$29,6781871%$20,345$24,547
10University of Portland
Portland Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$28,4205180%$33,822$22,494

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (SOC 19-3033).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+11.2%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~4,800
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$95,830
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingSpeakingActive Learning

What Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Oregon

Jobs in Oregon
440
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$129,110
median $132,550
Best-paying metro
$133,700
Salem, OR

Related careers

Psychologists, All Other
$102,460 avg · 630 jobs
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$129,110 avg · 440 jobs
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
$108,920 avg · 400 jobs
Social Science Research Assistants
$62,000 avg · 170 jobs
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
$100,180 avg · 80 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Psychology programs in Oregon.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Pacific University tops the list at $34,930. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn in Oregon?+

The average annual wage for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Oregon is $129,110 (median $132,550), across about 440 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Psychology program?+

The Psychology program, specifically in General Psychology, explores the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding psychological principles and applying them to…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

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

What is the job outlook for Clinical and Counseling Psychologists?+

The national job outlook is about +11.2% growth with around 4,800 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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