Biology at Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 193 graduates a year
Oregon State University graduates in biology earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oregon State University Compares for Biology
All 841 colleges reporting biology 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 | Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | $134,677 | $136,968 | #1 | $36,211 |
| 2 | Providence College Providence, RI | $93,757 | $92,341 | #6 | $39,616 |
| 3 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $93,200 | $81,800 | #17 | $27,759 |
| 4 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $92,914 | $81,821 | #16 | $43,276 |
| 5 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $91,888 | $96,885 | #2 | $19,882 |
| 6 | Yeshiva University New York, NY | $90,456 | $86,095 | #9 | $21,104 |
| 7 | Ohio Dominican University Columbus, OH | $90,431 | $96,503 | #3 | $38,548 |
| 8 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $88,921 | $92,527 | #5 | $28,555 |
| 9 | Union College Schenectady, NY | $87,208 | $83,004 | #14 | — |
| 10 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $87,026 | $80,160 | #19 | $36,525 |
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| 748 | Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE | $47,419 | $49,009 | #743 | $27,785 |
| 749 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $47,302 | $50,762 | #703 | $27,943 |
| 750 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $47,252 | $48,915 | #746 | $28,550 |
| 751 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $47,221 | $47,499 | #769 | $30,982 |
| 752 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $47,221 | $47,499 | #770 | $30,982 |
| 753 | Dalton State College Dalton, GA | $47,218 | $48,880 | #748 | $30,839 |
| 754 | Siena Heights University Adrian, MI | $47,155 | $49,719 | #729 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oregon State University biology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,982 one year after graduating and $47,221 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oregon State University rank for biology?
Among 841 colleges reporting earnings for biology graduates, Oregon State University ranks #751 by median pay four years after graduation, and #769 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biology at Oregon State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for biology ($57,214), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.