Political Science and Government at Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 62 graduates a year
Oregon State University 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 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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| 246 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $63,437 | $62,326 | #248 | $37,007 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 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 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 rank for political science and government?
Among 565 colleges reporting earnings for political science and government graduates, Oregon State University ranks #249 by median pay four years after graduation, and #213 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is political science and government at Oregon State University 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.