Southern Oregon University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Southern Oregon University at a glance

• 2,751

  students enrolled

• 1,042

  degrees and certificates a year

• 43%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $16,732

  average net price a year

  Tuition $9,675 in state, $28,305 out of state

• $39,326

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $49,175

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Southern Oregon University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Southern Oregon University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Jackson County, where the college is.

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• 74

  open professional jobs

• 11

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 5.9%

  unemployment in Jackson County

  2026-08 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $71,443

  median household income

  Jackson County

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.8% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, visual & performing arts, which lead to programs (2 open), finance (7 open), sales (10 open), operations (11 open), marketing (2 open).

Hiring most: AKS Engineering (5), Rogue Credit Union (5), Veterans Health Administration (5), Blue Marble (3), Emeraldtechnologies (3), Acadia Healthcare Company (2), Albertsons Companies (2), Aston Carter (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (12), Operations (11), Sales (10), Finance (7), Clinical (5), Human Resources (5). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Rogue Workforce Partnership Workforce Board.

• WorkSource Rogue ValleyMedford · 541-776-6060 · Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Southern Oregon University?

Southern Oregon University enrolls about 2,751 students and is a public 4-year institution in Ashland, Oregon. It awards about 1,042 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Southern Oregon University?

43% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Southern Oregon University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $39,326 six years after entry and $49,175 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Southern Oregon University offer AI or data science degrees?

Southern Oregon University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Southern Oregon University?

74 open professional jobs are listed in Jackson County, 11 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. AKS Engineering has the most openings.