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Bachelor's-10% vs national median114 grads tracked

Biotechnology at Oregon State University

Ranked 15th of 22 bachelor's programs in Biotechnology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$36,805
middle 50%: $25,850 – $48,315
Median · 5 years out
$60,657
middle 50%: $45,751 – $91,987
Median · 10 years out
$72,585
middle 50%: $50,539 – $94,869

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Biotechnology (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Oregon State University's bachelor's program in Biotechnology earn a median $36,805 one year after graduating, rising to $72,585 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 10% below the national median of $67,394 for this field, ranking 15th of 22 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
7.3 yrs
≈ $8,577 total interest

Same major at other universities

Utah Valley University
$67,394 · 5 yrs out
St. Cloud State University
$63,769 · 5 yrs out
Kennesaw State University
$62,322 · 5 yrs out
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
$61,121 · 5 yrs out
University of Northern Iowa
$61,036 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College of Environment Science & Forestry
$60,837 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
$60,442 · 5 yrs out
University of Houston - Downtown
$60,442 · 5 yrs out
CUNY York College
$60,177 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University Bozeman
$57,769 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota State University
$57,372 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$57,147 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Oregon State University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$176,356 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Bachelor's)
$171,456 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$162,096 · 5 yrs out
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctorate)
$162,096 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$139,445 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$136,207 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$123,582 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$116,256 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Physical Sciences (Bachelor's)
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$110,634 · 5 yrs out
Social Sciences (Doctorate)
$110,004 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$109,381 · 5 yrs out

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