Data shows Oregon college students earn double on average

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What Is Going On With Oregon Colleges These Days?

In the state of Oregon, many seek a higher education because they would like to get ahead in life. Is it worth it to go to college these days for most or is it going to cost you more than what it's worth?

The graduation rate at University of Oregon is 61% according to this website called usnews. 42% of the students that graduate have some form of debt from loans and the average debt is just above $25,000.

According to ZipRecruiter, the average earnings in America for college students sit at 32 dollars per hour on average. An Oregon college graduate usually makes 31 dollars per hour on average. Some jobs for college students pay as much as $66.66 an hour and Oregon ranks number 11 out of 50 states when it comes to pay for college students.

ZipRecruiter also has statisics for the typical hourly wage in Oregon. Their hourly salary data has the average wage in Oregon at $16. In other words, if you have a college education you are able to earn around double.

Of course, what you make depends on a variety of factors. Some areas have higher minimum wages than others such as Portland where the minimum is set at $15.45. The minimum in other areas in Oregon can get as low as $13.20 per hour in less populated areas. minimum is set at $15.45. The minimum in other areas in Oregon can get as low as $13.20 per hour in less populated areas.

It's clear that Oregon state does have some opportunities for college graduates. The best way to take advantage of these opportunities is to be careful about planning your future. Don't ever sign up for loans or schools in general without doing extensive research.