by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Oregon State University stacks up against peers offering economics.
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Oregon State University ranks competitively among schools offering economics. More specifically it was ranked #261 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #52 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Oregon State University conferred 66 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University earn a median of $63,764 a year. This is lower than $66,895, the median for all majors at Oregon State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Oregon State University, economics students borrow a median amount of $23,849 in student loans. This is lower than $24,020, the typical median for all majors at Oregon State University.
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.
Among recent graduates, 80% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Oregon State University were White. Roughly 62% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at Oregon State University were White. Roughly 67% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at Oregon State University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 60% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the economics majors at Oregon State University.
This economics program at Oregon State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied Economics | 8 |
Oregon State University awarded 8 degrees in applied economics in the latest year of data — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (38%).