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Bachelor's0% vs national median1,741 grads tracked

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Oregon State University

Ranked 103rd of 266 bachelor's programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$36,506
middle 50%: $25,727 – $50,411
Median · 5 years out
$54,824
middle 50%: $40,313 – $71,406
Median · 10 years out
$67,269
middle 50%: $49,684 – $88,174

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (bachelor's) graduates.

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

Graduates of Oregon State University's bachelor's program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $36,506 one year after graduating, rising to $67,269 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $54,747 for this field, ranking 103rd of 266 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?

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

Paid off in
7.8 yrs
≈ $9,169 total interest

Same major at other universities

Lamar University
$55,492 · 5 yrs out
Virginia State University
$55,321 · 5 yrs out
Anderson University
$55,060 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University - Commerce
$55,004 · 5 yrs out
Black Hills State University
$54,993 · 5 yrs out
Utah State University
$54,848 · 5 yrs out
Iowa State University of Science & Technology
$54,786 · 5 yrs out
Concordia University
$54,757 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
$54,747 · 5 yrs out
SUNY Cortland
$54,522 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Brandywine
$54,485 · 5 yrs out
Longwood University
$54,477 · 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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