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Bachelor's0% vs national median802 grads tracked

Natural Sciences at Oregon State University

Ranked 1st of 5 bachelor's programs in Natural Sciences by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$30,437
middle 50%: $22,380 – $39,575
Median · 5 years out
$87,481
middle 50%: $51,737 – $147,909
Median · 10 years out
$125,225
middle 50%: $76,655 – $165,900

Salary trajectory

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

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

Graduates of Oregon State University's bachelor's program in Natural Sciences earn a median $30,437 one year after graduating, rising to $125,225 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 0% above the national median of $87,481 for this field, ranking 1st of 5 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
5.8 yrs
≈ $7,486 total interest

Same major at other universities

Dominican University
$60,895 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$54,163 · 5 yrs out
University of Hawaii at Hilo
$54,051 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - East
$46,249 · 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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