by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’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 #4 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Oregon State University among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, coming in at #213 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 213 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Oregon | 5 of 6 |
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 |
The physical sciences field at Oregon State University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 71 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 60 |
| Physics | 34 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 9 |
| Materials Sciences | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Oregon State University conferred 104 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Oregon State University is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
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.
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.
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.
In the most recent graduating class, 56% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
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 Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Graduate study is also available at Oregon State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 43 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 33 |
