Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 33% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 76th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OR wage index 0.99). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $85,376 | $121,405 | +13% | #75 of 349 | #63 | $22,721 |
| Construction Engineering | $80,936 | $105,964 | +9% | #4 of 13 | #4 | $25,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $77,636 | $105,359 | +5% | #59 of 258 | #73 | $22,664 |
| Physics | $48,169 | $103,167 | +34% | #6 of 107 | #8 | $24,250 |
| Industrial Engineering | $78,425 | $101,653 | +3% | #29 of 94 | #38 | $21,899 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $48,134 | $100,182 | +7% | #30 of 118 | #26 | $21,500 |
| Engineering | $71,549 | $94,278 | +0% | #10 of 19 | #9 | $28,067 |
| Nuclear Engineering | $69,657 | $94,105 | -5% | #10 of 12 | #11 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,686 | $93,740 | +2% | #113 of 318 | #127 | $23,168 |
| Chemical Engineering | $71,618 | $92,741 | -6% | #111 of 158 | #103 | $24,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $70,635 | $89,822 | +4% | #58 of 233 | #65 | $22,500 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $63,000 | $88,149 | +6% | #61 of 166 | #66 | $17,500 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $68,223 | $87,699 | +8% | #7 of 46 | #10 | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | $72,154 | $85,369 | -3% | #12 of 15 | #11 | $20,653 |
| Agricultural Engineering | $54,095 | $81,691 | -3% | #20 of 26 | #19 | $24,057 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $52,156 | $78,427 | -6% | #215 of 452 | #231 | $21,000 |
| Chemistry | $41,779 | $78,417 | +20% | #27 of 209 | #17 | $23,916 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $53,694 | $75,219 | -1% | #350 of 796 | #379 | $19,962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,555 | $73,660 | +8% | #264 of 1176 | #262 | $21,500 |
| Marketing | $45,015 | $73,205 | +6% | #143 of 516 | #150 | $19,250 |
| Mathematics | $45,204 | $72,318 | +4% | #137 of 309 | #127 | $19,166 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $52,031 | $72,311 | +8% | #17 of 77 | #27 | $16,455 |
| Forest Engineering | $51,279 | $72,107 | +1% | — | — | $19,196 |
| Economics | $45,708 | $70,436 | -15% | #268 of 368 | #256 | $20,500 |
| Food Science and Technology | $43,923 | $63,531 | -10% | #25 of 29 | #24 | $20,945 |
| Political Science and Government | $39,157 | $63,354 | +0% | #250 of 565 | #214 | $22,286 |
| Public Health | $40,682 | $62,633 | +7% | #66 of 215 | #70 | $21,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,737 | $61,096 | +8% | #145 of 660 | #133 | $19,828 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $35,614 | $60,434 | +17% | #78 of 299 | #71 | $21,500 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $23,086 | $59,184 | +8% | #17 of 50 | #19 | $22,992 |
| Plant Sciences | $38,397 | $57,950 | +2% | #20 of 44 | #24 | $24,005 |
| Psychology | $34,736 | $57,650 | +14% | #151 of 1027 | #124 | $22,442 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $29,860 | $57,451 | +5% | #175 of 610 | #208 | $23,069 |
| Sociology | $39,193 | $56,865 | +8% | #130 of 462 | #102 | $18,864 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services | $37,913 | $56,800 | -13% | #6 of 8 | #6 | $24,000 |
| History | $34,589 | $56,790 | +12% | #104 of 459 | #82 | $22,431 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $38,083 | $56,074 | +6% | #157 of 476 | #160 | $20,211 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $39,479 | $55,805 | +1% | #121 of 265 | #98 | $20,500 |
| Apparel and Textiles | — | $55,367 | -4% | #37 of 57 | #40 | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $33,642 | $55,245 | -11% | #34 of 48 | #35 | $22,731 |
| Agriculture | $39,145 | $53,547 | +-0% | #20 of 43 | #25 | $23,500 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $37,610 | $53,349 | -15% | #47 of 49 | #47 | $21,666 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $33,543 | $53,109 | +9% | #38 of 172 | #30 | $23,028 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $30,036 | $52,798 | +5% | #61 of 158 | #60 | $22,127 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | $39,422 | $52,730 | -6% | #18 of 29 | #21 | $25,666 |
| Social Sciences | $35,590 | $51,005 | -4% | #50 of 87 | #49 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $50,421 | -2% | #62 of 103 | #49 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $34,510 | $49,910 | -9% | #185 of 225 | #179 | $21,875 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | $33,314 | $48,077 | +2% | #5 of 9 | #4 | $26,639 |
| Biology | $30,982 | $47,221 | -17% | #752 of 841 | #770 | $20,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $684,016
- Avg rent near campus: $2,335/mo — vs ~$1,100/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 97701 (2.7% cap, Bend)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,965 | $33,315 |
| Room | $9,900 | |
| Board | $5,190 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $31,305 | $53,655 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $11,791 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $14,120 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $15,683 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $18,390 |
| $110,001+ | $24,332 |
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