# Oregon State University: Chemistry (bachelor's)

Corvallis, OR. IPEDS 209542, CIP 40.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/oregon-state-university/majors/chemistry

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,779
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $78,417 (U.S. median for this major: $66,486 across 209 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,500 (U.S. median $23,600)
- Rank in OR: 3 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OR median for this major (5 colleges, $78,417): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$11,931

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $78,417 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 | $12,107 | $53,150 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $13,036 | $57,228 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $15,729 | $69,050 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $20,262 | $88,950 | 2.1 years |
| 110k+ | $27,459 | $120,545 | 2.9 years |

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

## Chemistry at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon | $81,984 | $19,834 | $22,182 | 72% |
| Willamette University | $79,592 | $20,500 | $25,121 | 71% |
| Oregon State University | $78,417 | $25,500 | $19,604 | 70% |
| Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | $78,417 | $25,500 | $18,048 | 56% |
| Portland State University | $70,948 | $24,773 | $9,552 | 53% |

## Careers
- Chemist (SOC 19-2031): median wage $94,990 Corvallis, OR, $104,590 OR, $91,240 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $75,730 Corvallis, OR, $79,570 OR, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $140,190 Corvallis, OR, $125,990 OR, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% 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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