Oregon Health & Science University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,336

1.91% growth from 2022

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,877

75.9% Full-Time

About

Oregon Health & Science University is a higher education institution located in Multnomah County, OR. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Oregon Health & Science University were Registered Nursing (364 degrees awarded) and Radiation Therapist (9 degrees).

In 2023, 1,057 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Oregon Health & Science University. 71% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (659 degrees), 4.58 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (144 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Oregon Health & Science University is $15,336, which is $172 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Oregon Health & Science University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 732 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Oregon Health & Science University is $15,336, which is $172 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2023, 51% of undergraduate students attending Oregon Health & Science University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,336

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Oregon Health & Science University was $15,336. The cost of tuition at Oregon Health & Science University is $172 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Oregon Health & Science University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Oregon Health & Science University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

The average yearly cost of room and board at Oregon Health & Science University was of $0 in 2023. The cost of room and board remained the same by NaNk% between 2022 and 2023.

This chart compares the average student costs at Oregon Health & Science University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

51% of undergraduate students at Oregon Health & Science University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 22.7% with respect to 2022, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Oregon Health & Science University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Oregon Health & Science University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 732 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Oregon Health & Science University had a total enrollment of 2,877 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Oregon Health & Science University is 2,185 students and the part-time enrollment is 692. This means that 75.9% of students enrolled at Oregon Health & Science University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Oregon Health & Science University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.7% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 13% Asian, 6.74% Two or More Races, 2.95% Black or African American, 0.591% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.243% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Oregon Health & Science University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (18.1%) and White Male (10.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.4%), followed by White Male (20.7%) and Asian Female (9.88%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Oregon Health & Science University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,877 students. The full-time enrollment at Oregon Health & Science University is 2,185 and the part-time enrollment is 692. This means that 75.9% of students enrolled at Oregon Health & Science University are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Oregon Health & Science University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,690 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
398 enrolled students
Asian
375 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Oregon Health & Science University is 58.7% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 13% Asian, 6.74% Two or More Races, 2.95% Black or African American, 0.591% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.243% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 23 students (0.799%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 443 more women than men received degrees from Oregon Health & Science University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Oregon Health & Science University is white (659 degrees awarded). There were 4.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (144 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Oregon Health & Science University is Registered Nursing (364 degrees awarded), followed by Radiation Therapist (9 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Oregon Health & Science University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (1,007 degrees awarded), Biology (33 degrees), and Human Sciences (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oregon Health & Science University are Registered nurses (1,574,256 people), Physicians (563,481 people), Software developers (509,317 people), Other managers (504,438 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (368,489 people).

The most specialized majors at Oregon Health & Science University in 2023 are Health (1,007 degrees awarded), Biology (33 degrees), Human Sciences (6 degrees), Engineering (9 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (1 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oregon Health & Science University are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Oregon Health & Science University are Health (1,007 degrees awarded), Biology (33 degrees), Human Sciences (6 degrees), Engineering (9 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (1 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Oregon Health & Science University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,085,590 people), Elementary & secondary schools (595,505 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (585,494 people), Computer Systems Design (546,754 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (461,752 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Oregon Health & Science University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
364 degrees awarded
Radiation Therapist
9 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Oregon Health & Science University was Registered Nursing with 364 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Oregon Health & Science University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

307

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

750

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 307 degrees were awarded to men at Oregon Health & Science University, which is 0.409 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (750).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Oregon Health & Science University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 68 degrees were awarded to men at Oregon Health & Science University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.228 times less than the 298 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 298 degrees were awarded to men at Oregon Health & Science University in Registered Nursing, which is 4.38 times more than the 68 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
659 degrees awarded
Asian
144 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
129 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Oregon Health & Science University is white (659 degrees awarded). There were 4.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (144 degrees).

0.851% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
472 degrees awarded
White Male
187 degrees awarded
Asian Female
101 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Oregon Health & Science University is white female (472 degrees awarded). There were 2.52 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (187 degrees).

Operations

Oregon Health & Science University has an endowment valued at nearly $1.26B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 119M (9.5%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Oregon Health & Science University had a total salary expenditure of 4.52B. Oregon Health & Science University employs 110 Assistant professors, 89 Instructors and 60 Associate professors. Most academics at Oregon Health & Science University are Female Assistant professor (83), Female Instructor (70), and Female Associate professor (36).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oregon Health & Science University are: Healthcare Practioners and Technical, with 1,161 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 1,096 employees, and Management with 509 employees.

Endowment

$1.26B

2023 Endowment

4.78%

growth from 2022

Oregon Health & Science University has an endowment valued at about $1.26B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Oregon Health & Science University grew 4.78% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.25B higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Oregon Health & Science University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools & Centers Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$2.18B

2023 Salaries

10.4%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Oregon Health & Science University paid a median of $2.18B in salaries, which represents 48.3% of their overall expenditure ($4.52B) and a 10.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.2% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.41% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$47.2M

Instructional Salaries

315

Number of Employees

In 2023, Oregon Health & Science University paid a total of $47.2M to 315 employees working as instructors, which represents 2.16% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

110 Employees

Healthcare Practioners and Technical

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1,161 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Oregon Health & Science University were Assistant professor with 110 employees, Instructor with 89 employees, and Associate professor with 60 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Oregon Health & Science University were Healthcare Practioners and Technical with 1,161 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 1,096 employees, and Management with 509 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Oregon Health & Science University was Female Assistant professor with 83 employees, Female Instructor with 70 employees, and Female Associate professor with 36 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Oregon Health & Science University.

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