# Oregon State University-Cascades Campus: Political Science (bachelor's)

Bend, OR. IPEDS 440828, CIP 45.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/oregon-state-university-cascades-campus/majors/political-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $39,157
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,354 (U.S. median for this major: $61,935 across 561 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,260 (U.S. median $23,457)
- Rank in OR: 3 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OR median for this major (5 colleges, $63,354): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,419

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,354 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,497 | $51,162 | 1.9 years |
| 30-48k | $11,716 | $52,136 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $16,694 | $74,288 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $20,055 | $89,245 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $24,478 | $108,927 | 4.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Political Science at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willamette University | $63,407 | $21,331 | $25,121 | 71% |
| Oregon State University | $63,354 | $24,260 | $19,604 | 70% |
| Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | $63,354 | $24,260 | $18,048 | 56% |
| University of Oregon | $62,408 | $20,183 | $22,182 | 72% |
| Portland State University | $59,185 | $23,818 | $9,552 | 53% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $81,040 Bend, OR, $79,570 OR, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage not reported Bend, OR, $56,770 OR, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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