# Oregon State University: Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences Business Services (bachelor's)

Corvallis, OR. IPEDS 209542, CIP 19.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/oregon-state-university/majors/family-and-consumer-sciences-human-sciences-business-services

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,913
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,800 (U.S. median for this major: $61,024 across 8 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,938 (U.S. median $24,141)
- Rank in OR: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,224

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,800 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 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $13,036 | $57,228 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $15,729 | $69,050 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $20,262 | $88,950 | 4.4 years |
| 110k+ | $27,459 | $120,545 | 6.0 years |

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

## Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences Business Services at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University | $56,800 | $24,938 | $19,604 | 70% |
| Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | $56,800 | $24,938 | $18,048 | 56% |

## Careers
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161): median wage $64,700 Corvallis, OR, $79,150 OR, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Sales Managers (SOC 11-2022): median wage $142,140 Corvallis, OR, $155,810 OR, $148,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.5% by 2035
- Public Relations Specialists (SOC 27-3031): median wage $61,590 Corvallis, OR, $74,900 OR, $74,750 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.8% 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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