Food Science and Technology at Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Oregon State University graduates in food science and technology earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oregon State University Compares for Food Science and Technology
All 29 colleges reporting food science and technology 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 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $85,445 | $88,910 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $84,147 | $80,091 | #5 | $64,062 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $83,112 | $84,526 | #2 | $59,722 |
| 4 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $80,979 | $71,074 | #12 | $51,892 |
| 5 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $80,161 | $72,994 | #10 | $56,274 |
| 6 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $78,367 | $81,358 | #3 | $62,479 |
| 7 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $77,771 | $68,486 | #17 | $59,547 |
| 8 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $75,601 | $68,792 | #15 | $51,883 |
| 9 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $75,466 | $68,669 | #16 | $52,240 |
| 10 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $75,060 | $80,526 | #4 | — |
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| 21 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $65,943 | $69,364 | #14 | $60,351 |
| 22 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $64,225 | $58,441 | #27 | $45,796 |
| 23 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $64,078 | $68,203 | #18 | — |
| 24 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $63,531 | $63,905 | #23 | $43,923 |
| 25 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $63,531 | $63,905 | #24 | $43,923 |
| 26 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $63,501 | $70,413 | #13 | $39,600 |
| 27 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $56,861 | $60,428 | #26 | $36,255 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $60,434 | $35,614 | #77 of 299 |
| 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 food science and technology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,923 one year after graduating and $63,531 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oregon State University rank for food science and technology?
Among 29 colleges reporting earnings for food science and technology graduates, Oregon State University ranks #24 by median pay four years after graduation, and #23 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is food science and technology at Oregon State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for food science and technology ($70,873), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,945.
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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.