Physical Sciences at Oregon State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physical Sciences, consider the program at Oregon State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
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. Among 37,163 students, 13,083 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,697 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at Oregon State University
Use these rankings to compare Oregon State University’s Physical Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oregon | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #44 of 122 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #108 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #211 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #363 of 530 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oregon | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #44 of 122 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #108 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #211 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #363 of 530 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Oregon State University
Those who finish Oregon State University’s Physical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,310 |
| 2 years | $36,349 |
| 3 years | $48,849 |
| 4 years | $55,444 |
| 5 years | $69,141 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Physical Sciences graduates from Oregon State University earn a median of $55,444, compared with $66,895 for all Oregon State University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Physical Sciences graduates from Oregon State University is $21,970.
Top-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at Oregon State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
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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