Bushnell University ranked 17th in Oregon for the highest-paid coaches among post-secondary institutions in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Data indicates that Bushnell University offered its coaches an average salary of $24,088, with the top coaching salary reaching $30,000.
The University of Oregon had the highest average coaching salary in the state in 2024, paying $1 million.
In 2024, the average salary for post-secondary coaches in Oregon was $104,968, marking a 21.6% increase from the previous year’s average of $86,345.
A Knight Commission report projects that within a decade, some Power 5 football coaches will earn more than their schools spend on scholarships and medical care for all athletes. The study estimates more than $1 billion in new annual revenue from the expanded College Football Playoff and media rights deals. By 2032, nearly half of public Power 5 schools could reach this ‘crossover point.’
Incomplete data provided by post-secondary institutions can sometimes skew salary data.
| Institution | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| The University of Oregon | $1 million |
| Oregon State University | $649,429 |
| The University of Portland | $173,937 |
| Portland State University | $67,446 |
| Eastern Oregon University | $56,103 |
| Western Oregon University | $52,962 |
| George Fox University | $51,860 |
| Southern Oregon University | $45,236 |
| Willamette University | $43,226 |
| Pacific University | $41,383 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
