by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SOU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, SOU highly for general education, ranked #242 out of 377 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Education Schools | 242 of 377 |
| Best General Education Schools in Oregon | 7 of 9 |
Here is each degree level available for general education at SOU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 58 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Oregon University awarded 38 bachelor’s degrees in general education.
SOU ranks competitively among schools offering general education at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
General Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SOU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,786 a year. This is higher than $49,045, the median for all majors at SOU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,045 | $29,295 |
| Fees | $2,592 | $2,592 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 16% of general education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of general education bachelor’s degree graduates at SOU were White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Oregon University with a bachelor’s in general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
SOU conferred 38 bachelor’s completions in education, general in the latest year of data — 84% to women and 16% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).
Graduate study is also available at SOU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Education | 58 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in General Education | 6 |