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Oregon State University

OR · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
87/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer Science$23K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering$23K$92K$129KBBUY
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$23K$92K$129KBBUY
Civil Engineering$23K$92K$129KBBUY
Chemical Engineering$23K$92K$129KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$28K$65K$89KBBUY
Finance and Financial Management Services$28K$65K$89KBBUY
Marketing$28K$65K$89KBBUY
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs$30K$62K$86KBBUY
Public Health$30K$62K$86KBBUY
Economics$28K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Biology$28K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$28K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Psychology$28K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Natural Resources Management and Policy$28K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$28K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management$28K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Animal Sciences$28K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$28K$42K$58KDCAUTION
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$28K$42K$57KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Oregon State University earns a grade of A, with median debt of $23K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Oregon State University has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at Oregon State University. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $23K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer Science with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).