Happy Valley, Oregon Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
Colleges in Happy Valley, Oregon: median graduate debt $7,930 (-40.2% vs U.S.) 247 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 2 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 247 students
- Median net price: $17,400 (+74.5% vs U.S.)
- Median student debt at graduation: $7,930 (-40.2% vs U.S. $13,271); regional median $11,537
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Overview
Colleges and universities in Happy Valley serve students across Oregon with associate, bachelor's, and graduate pathways. 2 reporting campuses in this city profile, with about 247 students enrolled in federal data. Tables below compare costs, completion, earnings, and standout institutions against Happy Valley, Oregon and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
Happy Valley vs Oregon & national benchmarks
Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.
| Geography | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion rate | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley, Oregon | N/A | $17,400 | $7,930 | N/A | 247 |
| Oregon (state median) | $6,345 | $10,548 | $13,595 | 55.0% | 158,796 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: Happy Valley, Oregon vs benchmarks
Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.
| Geography | Median earnings (10 yr) | Working & not enrolled (8 yr) | Retention (FT yr 1) | 2-yr default | 3-yr default | 3-yr repayment progress | Debt ÷ earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley, Oregon | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | — | N/A | N/A |
| Oregon (state median) | $60,172 | 89.5% | 79.5% | 3.7% | — | 76.2% | 0.37 |
| United States | $54,384 | 88.0% | 76.4% | 5.0% | — | 73.7% | 0.41 |
Other cities in Oregon (3+ campuses)
Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.
| City | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion | Enrollment | Earnings (10 yr) | Working (8 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley, Oregon | N/A | $17,400 | $7,930 | N/A | 247 | N/A | N/A |
| Portland | $18,430 | $29,411 | $16,562 | 73.4% | 43,048 | $62,205 | 85.8% |
| Portland | $18,430 | $29,411 | $16,562 | 73.4% | 43,048 | $62,205 | 85.8% |
| Corvallis | $14,400 | $16,108 | $15,098 | 70.1% | 30,802 | $64,010 | 89.9% |
| Eugene | $16,878 | $21,194 | $21,820 | 53.9% | 27,134 | $57,474 | 89.3% |
| Salem | $40,280 | $25,121 | $10,750 | 60.6% | 9,303 | $52,914 | 88.3% |
| Salem | $40,280 | $25,121 | $10,750 | 60.6% | 9,303 | $52,914 | 88.3% |
| Salem | $40,280 | $25,121 | $10,750 | 60.6% | 9,303 | $52,914 | 88.3% |
| Bend | $9,308 | $13,504 | $12,000 | 55.6% | 4,979 | $64,010 | 89.9% |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 | $54,384 | 88.0% |
Student debt: Happy Valley, Oregon vs benchmarks
Borrowing
Median debt at graduation in Happy Valley, Oregon is $7,930 (-40.2% vs U.S. median $13,271). Regional median: $11,537.
Analysis & insights
EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.
Costs & borrowing
Median graduate debt is $7,930 (-40.2% below the U.S. median of $13,271). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colleges are in Happy Valley?
This city profile covers 2 campuses in Happy Valley, Oregon with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in Happy Valley?
Median in-state tuition in Happy Valley is N/A and median net price is $17,400. For Oregon overall, medians are $6,345 and $10,548; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,969.
What do graduates earn in Happy Valley?
Median 10-year earnings for campuses in Happy Valley is N/A vs $60,172 for Oregon and $54,384 nationally.
What is student debt like for Happy Valley colleges?
Median completer debt in Happy Valley is $7,930 vs $13,595 for Oregon and $13,271 nationally.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Happy Valley?
Among 2 campuses in Happy Valley, Oregon, 1 campus with at least 25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard demographics—a common Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) eligibility proxy; examples include Northwest College-Clackamas.
Sources & related
- Oregon college profile
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- National benchmarks
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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