Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 11 programs with available earnings data.
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This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus.
Computer Science. leads engineering & technology with 94K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | — | $94,403★ | $30,868 | 25 |
| Mechanical Engineering.Small sample | — |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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Business Administration and Management, General. leads business & economics with 64K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General.Small sample | — | $63,726★ | $34,165 | 16 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services.Small sample | — | $63,162 | $56,540 | 6 |
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other. leads health with 59K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.Small sample | — | $59,456★ | $34,951 | 5 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health.Small sample | — | $50,070 | $35,844 | 6 |
Biology, General. leads sciences & mathematics with 42K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General.Small sample | — | $42,163 | $26,359 | 9 |
Psychology, General. leads social sciences & policy with 44K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General.Small sample | — | $44,498 | $23,989 | 10 |
Bioenergy. leads agriculture & environment with 40K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bioenergy.Small sample | — | $40,257 | — | 5 |
Exercise Science and Kinesiology. leads other & interdisciplinary with 47K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology.Small sample | — | $47,101★ | $46,608 | 8 |
| Adult Development and Aging.Small sample | — | $40,876 | $33,413 | 10 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
