Medford, Oregon Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)

Last updated: June 4, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

TL;DR

EDsmart Data analysis of 2024 College Scorecard data for Medford, Oregon shows: median public in-state tuition $7,168 (+30.0% vs national median) median graduate debt $7,564 (-43.7% vs U.S.) 149 students enrolled statewide.

Key Facts

  • Institutions in this profile: 3 campuses
  • Total college enrollment: 149 students
  • Median public in-state tuition: $7,168 (+30.0% vs U.S.)
  • Median net price: $23,864 (+139.4% vs U.S.)
  • Median student debt at graduation: $7,564 (-43.7% vs U.S. $13,432); regional median $11,750
  • Average completion rate (institutions in state): 0.0%

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Overview

EDsmart Data summarizes higher-education outcomes for campuses in Medford, Oregon—costs, debt, enrollment, completion, earnings, and standout institutions—against Oregon and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.

Medford vs Oregon & national benchmarks

Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.

State versus regional and national education metrics
Geography In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion rate Enrollment
Medford, Oregon$7,168$23,864$7,5640.0%149
Oregon (state median)$6,345$10,548$13,59555.1%159,039
United States$5,512$9,967$13,43250.3%14,484,370

Earnings & employment outcomes: Medford, 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.

Earnings and employment outcome benchmarks
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
Medford, OregonN/AN/AN/A——N/AN/A
Oregon (state median)$60,17289.5%79.5%3.7%—76.2%0.37
United States$54,32387.9%76.3%5.0%—73.7%0.41

Other cities in Oregon (3+ campuses)

Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.

Peer comparison table
City In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion Enrollment Earnings (10 yr) Working (8 yr)
Medford, Oregon$7,168$23,864$7,5640.0%149N/AN/A
Portland$18,430$28,810$16,56273.4%43,259$62,20585.8%
Portland$18,430$28,810$16,56273.4%43,259$62,20585.8%
Eugene$16,878$21,194$21,82053.9%27,134$57,47489.3%
Salem$40,280$25,121$10,75060.6%9,303$52,91488.3%
Salem$40,280$25,121$10,75060.6%9,303$52,91488.3%
Bend$9,308$13,504$12,00055.6%4,979$64,01089.9%
United States$5,512$9,967$13,43250.3%14,484,370$54,32387.9%

In-state tuition: Medford, Oregon vs benchmarks

Sticker price

Medford, Oregon median in-state tuition is $7,168, +30.0% vs the U.S. median.

Student debt: Medford, Oregon vs benchmarks

Borrowing

Median debt at graduation in Medford, Oregon is $7,564 (-43.7% vs U.S. median $13,432). Regional median: $11,750.

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

Medford, Oregon median public in-state tuition is $7,168, about +30.0% vs the national median. Versus the Far West region, tuition is +118.3%.

Median graduate debt is $7,564 (-43.7% below the U.S. median of $13,432). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.

Completion & workforce context

Average institution-level completion rate across all sectors in Medford, Oregon is 0.0% (national institution average about 50.3%).

FAQ

How many colleges are in Medford?

EDsmart Data analysis: this city profile covers 3 campuses in Medford, Oregon with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.

How much does college cost in Medford?

EDsmart Data analysis: median in-state tuition in Medford is $7,168 and median net price is $23,864. For Oregon overall, medians are $6,345 and $10,548; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,967.

What do graduates earn in Medford?

EDsmart Data analysis: median 10-year earnings for campuses in Medford is N/A vs $60,172 for Oregon and $54,323 nationally.

What is student debt like for Medford colleges?

EDsmart Data analysis: median completer debt in Medford is $7,564 vs $13,595 for Oregon and $13,432 nationally.

Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Medford?

EDsmart Data analysis: among 3 campuses in Medford, Oregon, 1 campus with at least 25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard demographics—a common Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) eligibility proxy; examples include Phagans Medford Beauty School; 1 religiously affiliated private nonprofit campus (IPEDS RELAFFIL); most common affiliations: Undenominational (1).

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