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0
students enrolled
558
degrees and certificates a year
$26,840
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$27,382
median earnings, 10 years after entry
80% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 62% | 348 |
| Biological sciences | 24% | 131 |
| Psychology | 14% | 79 |
AI and data programs
University of Western States reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around University of Western States
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Multnomah County, where the college is.
863
open professional jobs
59
entry level
7 say no experience is needed
3%
ask for AI skills
26 jobs
4.3%
unemployment in Multnomah County
2026-09 · down 1.0 points from a year earlier
$86,247
median household income
Multnomah County
51%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.0% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, biological sciences, psychology, which lead to clinical (44 open), research (14 open), human resources (37 open), programs (17 open).
Hiring most: Oregon Health & Science University (37), Legacy Health (24), Amazon (21), Williams-Sonoma (16), Kaiser Permanente (14), Keen Footwear (14), Portland General Electric (14), Boly:Welch (12).
What they hire for: Engineering (142), Operations (119), Sales (117), Finance (99), Legal (50), Clinical (44). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Portland-Metro Workforce Development Board.
- Central City Concern - Employment Access CenterPortland · 503-226-7387 · Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm (except on Holidays, closed on weekends)
- WorkSource GreshamPortland · 503-669-7112 · Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Worksource Portland Metro N/NEPortland · 503-280-6046 · Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
- WorkSource Portland Metro SoutheastPortland · 503-772-2300 · 8am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- What do University of Western States graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $26,840 six years after entry and $27,382 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does University of Western States offer AI or data science degrees?
- University of Western States reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near University of Western States?
- 863 open professional jobs are listed in Multnomah County, 59 of them entry level and 7 saying no experience is needed. Oregon Health & Science University has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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