Design and Applied Arts at Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 65 graduates a year
Oregon State University graduates in design and applied arts earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oregon State University Compares for Design and Applied Arts
All 299 colleges reporting design and applied arts 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 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $138,588 | $140,945 | #1 | $66,274 |
| 2 | Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI | $99,444 | $104,852 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $95,697 | $99,066 | #3 | $52,694 |
| 4 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $89,193 | $82,038 | #6 | $63,449 |
| 5 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $89,022 | $81,004 | #7 | $64,846 |
| 6 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | $87,358 | $83,147 | #5 | $36,191 |
| 7 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $87,336 | $76,908 | #10 | $49,727 |
| 8 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $83,414 | $89,488 | #4 | $46,825 |
| 9 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $78,121 | $71,085 | #21 | $46,519 |
| 10 | Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA | $76,093 | $69,240 | #26 | $47,053 |
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| 74 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $60,782 | $61,816 | #62 | $43,530 |
| 75 | Harding University Searcy, AR | $60,567 | $71,373 | #18 | $35,582 |
| 76 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $60,546 | $68,725 | #27 | $44,215 |
| 77 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $60,434 | $60,790 | #70 | $35,614 |
| 78 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $60,434 | $60,790 | #71 | $35,614 |
| 79 | Suffolk University Boston, MA | $60,159 | $52,976 | #144 | $47,415 |
| 80 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $59,928 | $58,879 | #96 | — |
Other Majors at Oregon State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $121,405 | $85,376 | #74 of 349 |
| Construction Engineering | $105,964 | $80,936 | #3 of 13 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $105,359 | $77,636 | #58 of 258 |
| Physics | $103,167 | $48,169 | #5 of 107 |
| Industrial Engineering | $101,653 | $78,425 | #28 of 94 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $100,182 | $48,134 | #29 of 118 |
| Engineering | $94,278 | $71,549 | #9 of 19 |
| Nuclear Engineering | $94,105 | $69,657 | #9 of 12 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $93,740 | $68,686 | #112 of 318 |
| Chemical Engineering | $92,741 | $71,618 | #110 of 158 |
| Civil Engineering | $89,822 | $70,635 | #57 of 233 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $88,149 | $63,000 | #60 of 166 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $87,699 | $68,223 | #6 of 46 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | $85,369 | $72,154 | #11 of 15 |
| Agricultural Engineering | $81,691 | $54,095 | #19 of 26 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $78,427 | $52,156 | #214 of 452 |
| Chemistry | $78,417 | $41,779 | #26 of 209 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,219 | $53,694 | #349 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,660 | $47,555 | #263 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $73,205 | $45,015 | #142 of 516 |
| Mathematics | $72,318 | $45,204 | #136 of 309 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $72,311 | $52,031 | #16 of 77 |
| Forest Engineering | $72,107 | $51,279 | — |
| Economics | $70,436 | $45,708 | #267 of 368 |
| Food Science and Technology | $63,531 | $43,923 | #24 of 29 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,354 | $39,157 | #249 of 565 |
| Public Health | $62,633 | $40,682 | #65 of 215 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $61,096 | $40,737 | #144 of 660 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $59,184 | $23,086 | #16 of 50 |
| Plant Sciences | $57,950 | $38,397 | #19 of 44 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oregon State University design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,614 one year after graduating and $60,434 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oregon State University rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Oregon State University ranks #77 by median pay four years after graduation, and #70 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Oregon State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.