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
Natural Sciences graduates from Oregon State University experience significant growth, moving from $30k in year one to $125k by year ten. This program ranks first among its peers.
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
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