Willamette University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Willamette University at a glance

• 1,592

  students enrolled

• 548

  degrees and certificates a year

• 71%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $25,121

  average net price a year

  Tuition $48,000

• $38,932

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $56,911

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Willamette University

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

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• 149

  open professional jobs

• 19

  entry level

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  6 jobs

• 5.1%

  unemployment in Marion County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $74,624

  median household income

  Marion County

• 35%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in legal studies, social sciences, business & management, which lead to legal (5 open), research (1 open), programs (1 open), human resources (17 open), finance (19 open), sales (9 open).

Hiring most: Garmin (12), Agility Robotics (9), State of Oregon, USA (7), AKS Engineering (5), Amazon (5), Northwest Human Services (5), State of Oregon (5), Aston Carter (3).

What they hire for: Engineering (29), Operations (24), Finance (19), Human Resources (17), Marketing (9), Sales (9). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Willamette Workforce Partnership Workforce Development Board.

• WorkSource - SalemSalem · 503-378-4846 · 8:30am - 5pm M-F
• Worksource Oregon - Woodburn CenterWoodburn · 503-980-6805 · 8:30am - 5pm M-F

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Willamette University?

Willamette University enrolls about 1,592 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Salem, Oregon. It awards about 548 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Willamette University?

71% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Willamette University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,932 six years after entry and $56,911 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Willamette University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Willamette University awarded degrees or certificates in data science (certificate, bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Willamette University?

149 open professional jobs are listed in Marion County, 19 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Garmin has the most openings.