10-yr median earnings
$64,010
Federal aid recipients only
Public · Corvallis, Oregon
Oregon State University
Oregon State University is a public institution in Corvallis, Oregon. as a public institution, published Scorecard outcomes are the federal Title-IV cohort view of former students — not every graduate and not a guarantee for any one enrollee.
- $19,604
- Avg net price / yr
- $64,010
- 10-yr median earnings
- 70.4%
- 150%-time completion
- 77.3%
- Acceptance rate
The verdict
Oregon State University pairs top-quartile former-student earnings with a moderately open admit.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- Top 11%
- former-student earnings, US
- 77.3%
- acceptance rate
- 70.4%
- 150%-time completion
- +26%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Small
Carnegie: R1
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this Oregon State University profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
B-
College Value Score
65/100
Oregon State University
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings A
$64,010
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price D
$19,604
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate B
70.4%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$21,221
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment A-
76.2%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention A-
87.8%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$19,604
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
70.4%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 70.4%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - Oregon State University vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How Oregon State University ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
Oregon State University: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$64,010 Top 11% higher than 89% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | Oregon State University | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $64,010 | #564 of 5103 | 89th |
| Average net price | $19,604 | #3011 of 5020 | 40th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 70.4% | #1380 of 4858 | 72nd |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 30,743 | #60 of 5462 | 99th |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
30,743
Undergraduate enrollment
77.3%
Acceptance rate
1,290
SAT average
70.4%
150%-time completion
$64,010
10-yr median earnings
87.8%
First-year retention
How Oregon State University ranks in Oregon
State rank among 59 reporting Oregon colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | Oregon State University | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $64,010 | #6 of 59 | 90th |
| Average net price | $19,604 | #34 of 56 | 39th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 70.4% | #18 of 57 | 68th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 30,743 | #1 of 65 | 98th |
Highest former-student earnings in Oregon
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon Health & Science University | $101,028 | - |
| 2 | University of Portland | $82,804 | $28,210 |
| 3 | Linfield University | $78,638 | $26,536 |
| 4 | Oregon Institute of Technology | $72,273 | $15,706 |
| 5 | Oregon State UniversityThis school | $64,010 | $19,604 |
| 6 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | $64,010 | $18,048 |
| 7 | Reed College | $62,927 | $33,013 |
| 8 | Lewis & Clark College | $62,205 | $36,013 |
| 9 | University of Oregon | $61,324 | $22,182 |
| 10 | Pacific University | $60,583 | $35,273 |
| 11 | George Fox University | $59,761 | $31,679 |
| 12 | Portland State University | $57,906 | $9,552 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 77.3% |
| SAT Average | 1,290 |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 560 – 700 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 580 – 700 |
| ACT Average | 25 |
| ACT (25th-75th) | 24 – 31 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at Oregon State University
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$12,107 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k
$30k – $48k
$13,036 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$15,729 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$27,459 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at Oregon State University - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $14,400 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $38,190 |
| Average Net Price | $19,604 |
22.8%
Pell Grant Rate
32.6%
Federal Loan Rate
$21,221
Median Debt
$225/mo
Monthly Payment
Net price at Oregon State University swings rather than trends
Across 11 reported years between 2013 and 2023, the average net price here has ranged from $17,420 to $21,508 without settling into a rise or a fall. Comparing only the first and last years would read as +12.3%, but the years in between do not follow that line, so the honest summary is the range rather than a trend. Budget against the upper end, not the average.
Lowest year
$17,420
Highest year
$21,508
Most recent (2023)
$19,568
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $17,4202023 · $19,568
Over the same years, enrollment went +32.3% (22,349 → 29,557 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
Student body at a glance
50.8%
Female
31.4%
First Generation
Outcomes
87.8%
Retention Rate
$50,843
Median Earnings (6yr)
70.8%
Earning Over $25K
76.2%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 70.4% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 87.8% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $50,843 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $64,010 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 70.8% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 76.2% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $21,221 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $225/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66 | 5,701 | $67,731 | $121,405 | $21,999 |
| Master's | 16 | 659 | $77,715 | $119,847 | $36,741 |
| First Professional | 2 | 167 | $143,042 | $155,014 | $151,915 |
| Doctoral | 2 | 21 | $97,886 | $97,886 | - |
Top programs at Oregon State University by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical S…
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
$155,014 median earnings
- Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Medicine
$131,069 median earnings
- Computer Science
Computer Science
$121,405 median earnings
- Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
$119,847 median earnings
- Construction Engineering
Construction Engineering
$105,964 median earnings
- Electrical, Electronics, a…
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
$105,359 median earnings
- Business Administration, M…
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$104,745 median earnings
- Physics
Physics
$103,167 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First Professional | 92 | $155,014 | $145,667 |
| Veterinary Medicine | First Professional | 75 | $131,069 | $158,163 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 843 | $121,405 | $22,721 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's | 53 | $119,847 | - |
| Construction Engineering | Bachelor's | 75 | $105,964 | $25,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | 111 | $105,359 | $22,664 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | 99 | $104,745 | $46,000 |
| Physics | Bachelor's | 20 | $103,167 | $24,250 |
| Industrial Engineering | Bachelor's | 43 | $101,653 | $21,899 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Bachelor's | 59 | $100,182 | $21,500 |
| Civil Engineering | Master's | 59 | $98,705 | - |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Doctoral | 15 | $97,886 | - |
| Engineering, Other | Bachelor's | 12 | $94,278 | $28,067 |
| Nuclear Engineering | Bachelor's | 24 | $94,105 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 315 | $93,740 | $23,168 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Oregon State University? ▼
Oregon State University is a public institution in Corvallis, Oregon. The acceptance rate is 77.3%. The average SAT score is 1,290. Undergraduate enrollment is 30,743 students.
How much do Oregon State University former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at Oregon State University who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $64,010 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $50,843.
How much does Oregon State University cost? ▼
The average net price at Oregon State University is $19,604. In-state tuition is $14,400 and out-of-state tuition is $38,190. Median student debt at graduation is $21,221.
What is the graduation rate at Oregon State University? ▼
Oregon State University has a 70.4% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 87.8%.
Is Oregon State University worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at Oregon State University is $21,221, while former students earn a median of $64,010 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 33% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 76.2% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $225.
Sources & methodology
Public-college profiles lean on IPEDS enrollment and Scorecard Title-IV outcomes. State appropriations are outside this page; the figures below are the federal cohort measures only.
Every number is read live from the Mar–Jul 2026 Scorecard/IPEDS retrievals. Public institutions often enroll large Title-IV cohorts, so medians can be stable — still cohort averages, never a personal forecast. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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