12 colleges · Oregon
Liberal arts and general studies colleges in Oregon
12 colleges in Oregon offer a bachelor's degree in liberal arts and general studies (6 public). Graduates of the typical program here earned $40,677 a year after graduating, compared with $42,487 nationally.
All liberal arts and general studies programs in Oregon
Sorted by earnings four years after graduation. Click a heading to sort.
| College | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Oregon UniversityLa Grande, OR | 4 | n/a | $60,706 | n/a |
| Oregon State UniversityCorvallis, OR | 45 | $40,677 | $56,074 | $24,041 |
| Oregon State University-Cascades CampusBend, OR | 1 | $40,677 | $56,074 | $24,041 |
| Portland State UniversityPortland, OR | 230 | $39,765 | $50,949 | $19,634 |
| Corban UniversitySalem, OR | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Linfield UniversityMcMinnville, OR | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of OregonEugene, OR | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| University of PortlandPortland, OR | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Warner Pacific UniversityPortland, OR | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Warner Pacific University Professional and Graduate StudiesPortland, OR | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Western Oregon UniversityMonmouth, OR | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Willamette UniversitySalem, OR | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges in Oregon offer liberal arts and general studies?
12 colleges in Oregon awarded bachelor's degrees in liberal arts and general studies in 2022-23 or 2023-24, 6 of them public.
Where do liberal arts and general studies graduates earn the most in Oregon?
Oregon State University, with median earnings of $56,074 four years after graduation (programs with at least 5 graduates).
Liberal arts and general studies nationwide · All colleges in Oregon
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field of study file, data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. One-year figures: graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Four-year figures: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. More on the data.