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Portland State University delivers the strongest earnings among Oregon's finance programs at $51,035 annually, while charging just $12,932 net cost. This creates an strong return on investment in a state where major employers like Nike and Intel drive demand for financial analysts and corporate finance professionals. The $23,439 cost gap between the most and least expensive programs shows how public universities can provide access to Oregon's growing tech and healthcare finance sectors without the debt burden.
7
Programs
$12,932 – $36,371
Net Price Range
$49,551
Avg. Program Earnings
61.9%
Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Finance and Financial Management Services Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price Program Earnings In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $12,932 $51,035 $11,238 53.1% 93.1%
2 $17,722 $50,515 $12,594 51.2% 79.0%
3 $19,568 $50,515 $13,494 70.6% 82.5%
4 $27,341 $47,650 $49,530 65.2% 88.7%
5 $36,371 $48,041 $54,900 80.4% 92.5%
6 $29,981 $40,940 68.7% 91.7%
7 $16,470 $12,093 44.2% 88.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Portland State University stand out for finance value?

Portland State combines the highest graduate earnings at $51,035 with the lowest net cost at $12,932 among Oregon finance programs. The school's Portland location provides direct access to the state's financial center and major employers like Nike's corporate headquarters.

How do graduation rates compare between public and private finance programs?

Oregon State University achieves a 70.6% graduation rate while charging $19,568 net cost, outperforming several private schools. University of Portland leads with 80.4% but costs $36,371, nearly double the public option.

Is the earnings difference significant between Oregon finance programs?

The earnings gap spans just $3,385 from $47,650 to $51,035, meaning program choice matters less for salary than cost control. Portland State and Oregon State both deliver over $50,000 starting salaries at much lower debt levels than private alternatives.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.