TL;DR (generated · confidence: medium)

Oregon Public Universities submitted this advocacy presentation arguing they deliver on state goals and generate significant economic return: $10 billion annually with 30,000+ employees, a $10 return for every $1 of state investment, and 85% of income taxes from degree-holders. They contend higher education is essential for future workforce (72% of 2031 jobs will require postsecondary education) while highlighting rising costs, particularly operational expenses outpacing inflation and revenue.

Key points (each cites a PDF page):

$10 billion+ in annual economic impact; 30,000+ employees in Oregon; nearly 500,000 alumni (p. 342)
Return on investment: $1 state investment generates $10 in economic impact (p. 344)
85% of income taxes paid by those with a bachelor's degree or higher (p. 345)
By 2031, 72% of US jobs will require postsecondary education and/or training (p. 347)
State appropriation per FTE: $626.2 million; Net tuition per FTE: $551.63 million (p. 351)
Nearly 80% of university costs directed toward personnel (p. 357)
OPE (operational/post-secondary education) costs rising faster than inflation and revenue (p. 357)

Amounts: $10 billion · $1 = $10 · 30,000+ employees · nearly 500,000 alumni · 85% · 72% · $626.2 million · $551.63 million · Dates/FTE: 2031 · Programs: 40/40/20 goals · Parties: Oregon Public Universities

39. Oregon Public Universities

Universities are Delivering for Oregon ● Delivering on the state’s 40/40/20 goals ● Actively engaged in partnerships with other universities, community colleges, government, and industry partners ● Direct statewide impact on economy and prosperity

Statewide Impact ● More than $10 billion in annual economic impact ● 30,000+ employees ● Nearly half a million alumni in Oregon

Return on Investment

$1 = $10 For every $1 the state invests, Public Universities return $10 in economic impact.

Higher Earnings = Better Public Benefit 85% of income taxes are paid by those with a bachelor’s degree or higher

The Future of Work ● By 2031, 72% of jobs in the US will require postsecondary education and/or training. ● Although many employers are dropping degree requirements from job postings, they are still hiring candidates with degrees. ● The highest-growth job sectors require degrees offered at Oregon Public Universities

Funding Context

$626.2 million $551.63 million

State vs Student Share of Public University Funding

State Appropriation per FTE Net Tuition per FTE

Our Costs ● Nearly 80% towards personnel ● OPE costs rising quickly – higher than inflation and higher than revenue

Parent: Appendix E: Submissions & Feedback · PDF: pp. 341-357