Political Science and Government at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Bend, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 2 graduates a year
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus graduates in political science and government earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Compares for Political Science and Government
All 565 colleges reporting political science and government earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $121,729 | $106,831 | #2 | — |
| 2 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $106,153 | $97,778 | #5 | $72,618 |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $102,789 | $112,286 | #1 | $46,843 |
| 4 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $100,245 | $95,412 | #11 | $61,077 |
| 5 | Colby College Waterville, ME | $96,621 | $102,683 | #3 | $54,353 |
| 6 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $95,838 | $84,395 | #27 | $61,543 |
| 7 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $95,391 | $90,792 | #17 | $60,292 |
| 8 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $95,190 | $86,679 | #20 | — |
| 9 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $94,297 | $101,163 | #4 | $55,316 |
| 10 | Trinity College Hartford, CT | $94,097 | $84,717 | #25 | $42,979 |
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| 247 | Willamette University Salem, OR | $63,407 | $63,781 | #212 | $35,162 |
| 248 | Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | $63,405 | $62,447 | #247 | $37,327 |
| 249 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $63,354 | $63,727 | #213 | $39,157 |
| 250 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $63,354 | $63,727 | #214 | $39,157 |
| 251 | Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | $63,347 | $67,601 | #142 | $41,710 |
| 252 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $63,318 | $57,615 | #364 | $31,976 |
| 253 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $63,279 | $64,993 | #188 | $31,594 |
Other Majors at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $121,405 | $85,376 | #75 of 349 |
| Construction Engineering | $105,964 | $80,936 | #4 of 13 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $105,359 | $77,636 | #59 of 258 |
| Physics | $103,167 | $48,169 | #6 of 107 |
| Industrial Engineering | $101,653 | $78,425 | #29 of 94 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $100,182 | $48,134 | #30 of 118 |
| Engineering | $94,278 | $71,549 | #10 of 19 |
| Nuclear Engineering | $94,105 | $69,657 | #10 of 12 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $93,740 | $68,686 | #113 of 318 |
| Chemical Engineering | $92,741 | $71,618 | #111 of 158 |
| Civil Engineering | $89,822 | $70,635 | #58 of 233 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $88,149 | $63,000 | #61 of 166 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $87,699 | $68,223 | #7 of 46 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | $85,369 | $72,154 | #12 of 15 |
| Agricultural Engineering | $81,691 | $54,095 | #20 of 26 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $78,427 | $52,156 | #215 of 452 |
| Chemistry | $78,417 | $41,779 | #27 of 209 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,219 | $53,694 | #350 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,660 | $47,555 | #264 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $73,205 | $45,015 | #143 of 516 |
| Mathematics | $72,318 | $45,204 | #137 of 309 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $72,311 | $52,031 | #17 of 77 |
| Forest Engineering | $72,107 | $51,279 | — |
| Economics | $70,436 | $45,708 | #268 of 368 |
| Food Science and Technology | $63,531 | $43,923 | #25 of 29 |
| Public Health | $62,633 | $40,682 | #66 of 215 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $61,096 | $40,737 | #145 of 660 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $60,434 | $35,614 | #78 of 299 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $59,184 | $23,086 | #17 of 50 |
| Plant Sciences | $57,950 | $38,397 | #20 of 44 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oregon State University-Cascades Campus political science and government graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,157 one year after graduating and $63,354 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oregon State University-Cascades Campus rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Oregon State University-Cascades Campus ranks #250 by median pay four years after graduation, and #214 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for political science and government ($63,293), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,286.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.
