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Physical Sciences at Oregon State University

180 Total Degrees Awarded
3 Award Levels Offered
#2 Best Rank — Bachelor's
$55,444 Bachelor's Salary

We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Oregon State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Physical Sciences Degrees Available at Oregon State University

Here is each degree level granted in physical sciences at Oregon State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 104
Master’s 43
Doctoral 33

Oregon State University Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Oregon State University conferred 104 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.

Bachelor’s Rankings

Oregon State University is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Value Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon 2
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon 4
Best Value Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region 40
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region 41
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 207
Best Value Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 251

Salary of Physical Sciences Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

$55,444 Bachelor's Median Salary

Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University earn a median of $55,444 a year. This is lower than $66,895, the median for all majors at Oregon State University.

Salary for Physical Sciences majors with a bachelor's degree at Oregon State University

Student Debt of Physical Sciences Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

$21,970 Bachelor's Median Debt

To complete a bachelor’s at Oregon State University, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $21,970 in student loans. This is lower than $24,020, the typical median for all majors at Oregon State University.

Student debt for Physical Sciences majors with a bachelor's degree at Oregon State University

Oregon State University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

$14,400 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$21,970 Average Student Debt

The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $10,065 $35,700
Fees $2,490 $2,490

Learn more about Oregon State University tuition and fees.

Bachelor’s Student Diversity

In the most recent graduating class, 56% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.

Oregon State University gender breakdown of Physical Sciences Bachelor's degree grads The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Oregon State University were White. Roughly 72% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.

Ethnic diversity of Physical Sciences majors at Oregon State University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 75
Non-Resident Aliens 6
Other Races 9

Chemistry, General (Bachelor’s)

Oregon State University awarded 43 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry, general recently — 47% to women and 53% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (70%).

Physics, General (Bachelor’s)

Oregon State University granted 22 bachelor’s degrees in physics, general recently — 32% to women and 68% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).

Geology/Earth Science, General (Bachelor’s)

Oregon State University awarded 19 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (79%).

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other (Bachelor’s)

Oregon State University awarded 11 bachelor’s completions in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other recently — 55% to women and 45% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%).

Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Other (Bachelor’s)

Oregon State University awarded 9 bachelor’s completions in atmospheric sciences and meteorology, other in the most recent reporting year — 22% to women and 78% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%).

Graduate Study in Physical Sciences at Oregon State University

Graduate study is also available at Oregon State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.

Graduate Level Annual Graduates
Master’s 43
Doctoral 33

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