# Oregon State University: Food Science and Technology (bachelor's)

Corvallis, OR. IPEDS 209542, CIP 01.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/oregon-state-university/majors/food-science-and-technology

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,923
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,531 (U.S. median for this major: $70,537 across 29 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,945 (U.S. median $21,000)
- Rank in OR: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,006

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,531 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 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $13,036 | $57,228 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $15,729 | $69,050 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $20,262 | $88,950 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $27,459 | $120,545 | 4.5 years |

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

## Food Science and Technology at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University | $63,531 | $20,945 | $19,604 | 70% |
| Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | $63,531 | $20,945 | $18,048 | 56% |

## Careers
- Soil and Plant Scientists (SOC 19-1013): median wage $81,420 Corvallis, OR, $85,150 OR, $78,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% 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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