# Oregon State University: Computer Science (bachelor's)

Corvallis, OR. IPEDS 209542, CIP 11.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/oregon-state-university/majors/computer-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $85,376
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $121,405 (U.S. median for this major: $100,157 across 339 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $23,365)
- Rank in OR: 2 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the OR median for this major (6 colleges, $117,647): +$3,758
- Versus the U.S. median: +$21,248

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $121,405 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 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $13,036 | $57,228 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $15,729 | $69,050 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $20,262 | $88,950 | 1.0 years |
| 110k+ | $27,459 | $120,545 | 1.4 years |

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

## Computer Science at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Portland | $125,929 | $22,590 | $28,210 | 80% |
| Oregon State University | $121,405 | $26,000 | $19,604 | 70% |
| Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | $121,405 | $26,000 | $18,048 | 56% |
| Portland State University | $113,889 | $31,000 | $9,552 | 53% |
| Pacific University | $105,018 | not reported | $35,273 | 67% |
| Willamette University | $100,650 | not reported | $25,121 | 71% |

## Careers
- Software developer (SOC 15-1252): median wage $125,650 Corvallis, OR, $142,720 OR, $135,980 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.2% by 2035
- Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021): median wage $153,730 Corvallis, OR, $175,270 OR, $175,140 U.S.; U.S. jobs 15.8% 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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