by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Oregon State University stacks up against peers offering social sciences.
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Oregon State University ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #233 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #61 in Far Western.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Oregon | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Value Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 7 |
| Best Value Social Sciences Schools in Oregon | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 61 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Far Western US Region | 61 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 61 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 61 |
During the most recent reporting year, Oregon State University conferred 328 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University report a median salary of $53,233 a year. This is lower than $66,895, the median for all majors at Oregon State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Oregon State University, social sciences students accumulate a median of $24,448 in student loans. This is higher than $24,020, the typical median for all majors at Oregon State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,065 | $35,700 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
Find out more about Oregon State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 45% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Oregon State University are White. About 66% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 218 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 33 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Oregon State University are White. About 81% 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 master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Oregon State University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 57% 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 doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Oregon State University.
This social sciences program at Oregon State University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 124 |
| Sociology | 96 |
| Political Science & Government | 82 |
| Economics | 74 |
| Anthropology | 68 |
| General Social Sciences | 9 |