Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon · Public · 30,743 undergraduates
Of 77 programs with reported earnings, 75 leave graduates out-earning a typical Oregon high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 170 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,107 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,036 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,729 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,262 |
| $110k and up | $27,459 |
| All families (average) | $19,604 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $121,405 | +$84,429 | clears the bar | $22,721 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $73,660 | +$36,684 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $93,740 | +$56,764 | clears the bar | $23,168 | 0.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $57,650 | +$20,674 | clears the bar | $22,442 | 1.1 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $53,109 | +$16,133 | clears the bar | $23,028 | 1.4 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $57,451 | +$20,475 | clears the bar | $23,069 | 1.1 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,221 | +$10,245 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 2 yrs |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Bachelor's Degree | $55,245 | +$18,269 | clears the bar | $22,731 | 1.2 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $78,427 | +$41,451 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $89,822 | +$52,846 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $55,805 | +$18,829 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $62,633 | +$25,657 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $73,205 | +$36,229 | clears the bar | $19,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | Bachelor's Degree | $52,730 | +$15,754 | clears the bar | $25,666 | 1.6 yrs |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $105,359 | +$68,383 | clears the bar | $22,664 | 0.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 77 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 23% of students receive Pell grants · 70% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.