Social Sciences at Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Oregon State University graduates in social sciences earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Oregon State University Compares for Social Sciences
All 87 colleges reporting social sciences 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 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $103,229 | $112,767 | #1 | $61,389 |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $91,917 | $87,486 | #2 | $49,016 |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $78,996 | $69,564 | #5 | $56,540 |
| 4 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $75,745 | $72,094 | #4 | $41,062 |
| 5 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $75,301 | $69,261 | #6 | $57,538 |
| 6 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $71,052 | $76,249 | #3 | $50,653 |
| 7 | Towson University Towson, MD | $68,242 | $59,890 | #15 | $37,934 |
| 8 | Whittier College Whittier, CA | $64,736 | $58,906 | #18 | $20,660 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $64,307 | $58,515 | #19 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $63,772 | $55,972 | #26 | $44,773 |
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| 46 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $52,063 | $53,939 | #35 | $34,490 |
| 47 | Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | $51,921 | $52,227 | #42 | $34,245 |
| 48 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $51,290 | $59,372 | #16 | $37,472 |
| 49 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $51,005 | $51,305 | #48 | $35,590 |
| 50 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $51,005 | $51,305 | #49 | $35,590 |
| 51 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $50,845 | $46,266 | #71 | $36,382 |
| 52 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $50,681 | $52,615 | #40 | $40,793 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oregon State University social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,590 one year after graduating and $51,005 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oregon State University rank for social sciences?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Oregon State University ranks #49 by median pay four years after graduation, and #48 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Oregon State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for social sciences ($53,366).
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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.