Oregon · Psychology

Best institutions to study Psychology in Oregon

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 & territories
54
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,328
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$32,599
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
12
College Scorecard
Median net price
$26,243
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
59%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$129,590
BLS OEWS May 2025

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
$34,9303167%$30,571$27,000
2Oregon State University
Corvallis Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,73646870%$25,340
3Linfield University
McMinnville Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$34,6282270%$26,243$27,000
4Western Oregon University
Monmouth Public · Bachelor's degree
$34,03810347%$23,448
5Portland State University
Portland Public · Bachelor's degree
$33,17931353%$24,499
6George Fox University
Newberg Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$32,5993472%$26,564$24,000
7Corban University
Salem Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$32,244461%$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
$29,6781471%$20,345$24,547
10University of Portland
Portland Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$28,4206580%$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
540
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$129,590
median $134,350
Best-paying metro
$144,240
Salem, OR

Related careers

Psychologists, All Other
$100,600 avg · 840 jobs
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
$96,340 avg · 660 jobs
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
$129,590 avg · 540 jobs
Social Science Research Assistants
$61,180 avg · 220 jobs
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
$147,400 avg · 60 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 $129,590 (median $134,350), across about 540 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

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).

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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