Agriculture at Oregon State University
If you are interested in studying Agriculture, consider the program at Oregon State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Oregon State University is in Corvallis, OR.
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Online Class Availability at Oregon State University
Many students take online classes at Oregon State University. Of 37,163 students, 13,083 (35%) studied exclusively online and 8,697 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Oregon State University
Use these rankings to compare Oregon State University’s Agriculture program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #5 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #38 of 90 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #60 of 91 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #238 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #408 of 523 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #5 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #38 of 90 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #60 of 91 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #238 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #408 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Oregon State University
Graduates of Oregon State University’s Agriculture program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,087 |
| 2 years | $41,036 |
| 3 years | $41,199 |
| 4 years | $58,925 |
| 5 years | $67,546 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Agriculture graduates from Oregon State University take home a median $58,925, compared with $66,895 for all Oregon State University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Agriculture graduates from Oregon State University is $22,414.
Best-Paid Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Those who complete Agriculture program at Oregon State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Agriculture graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $59,587 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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