Southern Oregon University

What are the graduation rates for students at Southern Oregon University?

SOU's reported six-year graduation rate is 43% for the measured first-time, full-time undergraduate cohort. Its four-year rate is 21%. These are cohort measures, not the share of all students - including transfers and part-time students - who eventually earn a degree.

The reported first-year retention rate is 68%, meaning that roughly two-thirds of the measured first-time students returned the following fall. Retention and graduation rates describe different stages of enrollment and should not be added together. Students comparing completion figures should check that institutions use the same cohort definition and measurement period. For an individual degree plan, course availability, transferred credits, work commitments, and aid eligibility may matter more than a campus-wide average.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Southern Oregon University?

College Scorecard field-of-study figures report earnings for qualifying former students about one year after completing a credential. They are historical, program-level outcomes - not a starting-salary offer or a forecast for every SOU graduate.

Among the reported one-year figures, the median is $44,962 for computer and information sciences and $38,975 for business administration. Reported figures for teacher education focused on specific levels and methods are $34,398, while theatre arts and stagecraft is $20,457. Comparisons across majors need care: the figures can reflect different occupations, locations, levels of further study, and numbers of people in the measured group.

Scorecard earnings measures cover the eligible population captured by federal records rather than every graduate's work and income. One year is also too early to describe an entire career. Students can use these figures alongside program costs, likely borrowing, employment interests, and longer-term career information rather than treating a single number as a return-on-investment guarantee.