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, 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
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% | #74 of 349 | #62 | $22,721 |
| Construction Engineering | $80,936 | $105,964 | +9% | #3 of 13 | #3 | $25,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $77,636 | $105,359 | +5% | #58 of 258 | #72 | $22,664 |
| Physics | $48,169 | $103,167 | +34% | #5 of 107 | #7 | $24,250 |
| Industrial Engineering | $78,425 | $101,653 | +3% | #28 of 94 | #37 | $21,899 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $48,134 | $100,182 | +7% | #29 of 118 | #25 | $21,500 |
| Engineering | $71,549 | $94,278 | +0% | #9 of 19 | #8 | $28,067 |
| Nuclear Engineering | $69,657 | $94,105 | -5% | #9 of 12 | #10 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,686 | $93,740 | +2% | #112 of 318 | #126 | $23,168 |
| Chemical Engineering | $71,618 | $92,741 | -6% | #110 of 158 | #102 | $24,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $70,635 | $89,822 | +4% | #57 of 233 | #64 | $22,500 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $63,000 | $88,149 | +6% | #60 of 166 | #65 | $17,500 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $68,223 | $87,699 | +8% | #6 of 46 | #9 | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | $72,154 | $85,369 | -3% | #11 of 15 | #10 | $20,653 |
| Agricultural Engineering | $54,095 | $81,691 | -3% | #19 of 26 | #18 | $24,057 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $52,156 | $78,427 | -6% | #214 of 452 | #230 | $21,000 |
| Chemistry | $41,779 | $78,417 | +20% | #26 of 209 | #16 | $23,916 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $53,694 | $75,219 | -1% | #349 of 796 | #378 | $19,962 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,555 | $73,660 | +8% | #263 of 1176 | #261 | $21,500 |
| Marketing | $45,015 | $73,205 | +6% | #142 of 516 | #149 | $19,250 |
| Mathematics | $45,204 | $72,318 | +4% | #136 of 309 | #126 | $19,166 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $52,031 | $72,311 | +8% | #16 of 77 | #26 | $16,455 |
| Forest Engineering | $51,279 | $72,107 | +1% | — | — | $19,196 |
| Economics | $45,708 | $70,436 | -15% | #267 of 368 | #255 | $20,500 |
| Food Science and Technology | $43,923 | $63,531 | -10% | #24 of 29 | #23 | $20,945 |
| Political Science and Government | $39,157 | $63,354 | +0% | #249 of 565 | #213 | $22,286 |
| Public Health | $40,682 | $62,633 | +7% | #65 of 215 | #69 | $21,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,737 | $61,096 | +8% | #144 of 660 | #132 | $19,828 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $35,614 | $60,434 | +17% | #77 of 299 | #70 | $21,500 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $23,086 | $59,184 | +8% | #16 of 50 | #18 | $22,992 |
| Plant Sciences | $38,397 | $57,950 | +2% | #19 of 44 | #23 | $24,005 |
| Psychology | $34,736 | $57,650 | +14% | #150 of 1027 | #123 | $22,442 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $29,860 | $57,451 | +5% | #174 of 610 | #207 | $23,069 |
| Sociology | $39,193 | $56,865 | +8% | #129 of 462 | #101 | $18,864 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services | $37,913 | $56,800 | -13% | #5 of 8 | #5 | $24,000 |
| History | $34,589 | $56,790 | +12% | #103 of 459 | #81 | $22,431 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $38,083 | $56,074 | +6% | #156 of 476 | #159 | $20,211 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $39,479 | $55,805 | +1% | #120 of 265 | #97 | $20,500 |
| Apparel and Textiles | — | $55,367 | -4% | #36 of 57 | #39 | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $33,642 | $55,245 | -11% | #33 of 48 | #34 | $22,731 |
| Agriculture | $39,145 | $53,547 | +-0% | #19 of 43 | #24 | $23,500 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | $37,610 | $53,349 | -15% | #46 of 49 | #46 | $21,666 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $33,543 | $53,109 | +9% | #37 of 172 | #29 | $23,028 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $30,036 | $52,798 | +5% | #60 of 158 | #59 | $22,127 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | $39,422 | $52,730 | -6% | #17 of 29 | #20 | $25,666 |
| Social Sciences | $35,590 | $51,005 | -4% | #49 of 87 | #48 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $50,421 | -2% | #61 of 103 | #48 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $34,510 | $49,910 | -9% | #184 of 225 | #178 | $21,875 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | $33,314 | $48,077 | +2% | #4 of 9 | #3 | $26,639 |
| Biology | $30,982 | $47,221 | -17% | #751 of 841 | #769 | $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.
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,145 | $33,315 |
| Room | $11,400 | |
| Board | $4,680 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $32,205 | $54,375 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,219 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $14,376 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $16,992 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $22,243 |
| $110,001+ | $26,447 |
Programs & Career Paths
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology