Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 79.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 80.4%
- Retention Rate
- 83.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $82,804
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,370
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 9:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 86.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $227/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $132,866 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $85,538 | $22,590 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $78,612 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $72,510 | $44,281 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $70,296 | $20,875 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $61,144 | $23,681 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $58,402 | $23,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $52,107 | $24,020 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor | $52,107 | $24,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $48,041 | |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $47,327 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor | $46,087 | $22,994 |
| Education, General. | Master | $44,635 | $37,405 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $42,012 | $27,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor | $41,205 | $17,509 |
Outcomes Overview
University of Portland graduates earn a median salary of $82,804 ten years after graduation, creating a favorable debt-to-earnings ratio of just 26%. The typical monthly loan payment of $227 represents only 3.3% of graduates' income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. With 96.4% of graduates finding employment and strong connections to Portland's thriving tech and business sectors, career prospects remain solid. The university's Catholic Holy Cross tradition emphasizes service, leading many graduates toward nonprofit work, education, and community-focused careers alongside traditional business and engineering roles. Phil Knight's Nike legacy still opens doors in the Pacific Northwest business community. Despite the hefty $72,310 total cost, this represents a strong return on investment.