Pacific University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Pacific University at a glance
1,516
students enrolled
1,155
degrees and certificates a year
67%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$35,273
average net price a year
Tuition $53,174
$46,936
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$60,583
median earnings, 10 years after entry
90% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 45% | 516 |
| Psychology | 16% | 180 |
| Education | 10% | 110 |
| Business & management | 6% | 72 |
| Biological sciences | 5% | 54 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data science | 1 |
The job market around Pacific University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Washington County, where the college is.
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414
open professional jobs
25
entry level
3 say no experience is needed
4%
ask for AI skills
16 jobs
4.7%
unemployment in Washington County
2026-08 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier
$104,434
median household income
Washington County
50%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.3% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, psychology, education, which lead to clinical (5 open), human resources (15 open), research (5 open), programs (8 open).
Hiring most: LAM Research (30), Ralliant (17), American Society for Microbiology (15), AKS Engineering (14), JE Dunn Construction (13), Synopsys (11), Teradyne (11), Thermo Fisher Scientific (10).
What they hire for: Engineering (182), Operations (62), Data & Analytics (19), Human Resources (15), Sales (15), Finance (12). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Portland-Metro Workforce Development Board.
- WorkSource - Portland Metro TigardTigard · 503-612-4200 · Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Pacific University?
- Pacific University enrolls about 1,516 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Forest Grove, Oregon. It awards about 1,155 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Pacific University?
- 67% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Pacific University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,936 six years after entry and $60,583 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Pacific University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Pacific University awarded degrees or certificates in data science (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Pacific University?
- 414 open professional jobs are listed in Washington County, 25 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. LAM Research has the most openings.
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