by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Pacific University Graduate School. Learn how it ranks, what graduate degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, and much more. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
College Factual began publishing its yearly rankings to help students identify graduate schools that put a high emphasis on educational quality as well as helping students succeed.Our methodology places a high weight on things such as post-graduation wages, time to graduate, and student-per-faculty ratio. Post-graduation debt, faculty and staff diversity, and other factors are also taken into account.
Out of the 4,630 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Pacific University took the #283 spot.Pacific University also ranked #6 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Oregon.
Of the 4,630 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, Pacific University came in at #283.For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Oregon, Pacific University came in at #6.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingPacific University ranked #283 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, Pacific University took the #6 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Oregon.
Around 1,838 graduate students chose to attend Pacific University during the most recent year for which we have data.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Keep reading to learn more.
The total graduate student population at Pacific University is made up of 75.5% women and 24.5% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 37.9% of the graduate student population at Pacific University.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 7.1% of graduate students hail from another country.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at Pacific University who borrowed carries a median debt of $26,078.
The average early-career salary for master’s degree recipients from Pacific University is $85,376.
Doctoral degree recipients from Pacific University earn an average early-career salary of $121,084.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at Pacific University with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | $151,770 |
| Allied Health Professions | $130,192 |
| Optometry | $123,079 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | $93,653 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $92,635 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $84,261 |
| Communication Sciences | $69,068 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | $57,220 |
| Special Education | $48,860 |
| Social Work | $45,877 |
Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Forest Grove, Oregon.Forest Grove is a good match for students who enjoy the safety and convenience of the suburbs. Get more details about the location of Pacific University.
Contact details for Pacific University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116 |
| Phone: | 877-722-8648 |
| Website: | www.pacificu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/pacificu |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/pacificu |
42.4% of the graduate students at Pacific University took at least one class online.Roughly 15.0% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 64 | $130,192 |
| Business Administration & Management | 35 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 84 | $84,863 |
| Communication Sciences | 41 | $64,177 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 2 | — |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 1 | — |
| Social Work | 32 | — |
| Special Education | 15 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 49 | $57,220 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1 | — |
| Writing Studies | 34 | — |
Just like the master’s degree programs, only programs that had doctorate degrees awarded are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 10 | $103,552 |
| Educational Administration | 7 | — |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 1 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 43 | — |
| Communication Sciences | 26 | — |
| Health Sciences & Services | 59 | — |
| Optometry | 85 | — |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 80 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 87 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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