Oregon State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Oregon State University at a glance

• 30,743

  students enrolled

• 7,916

  degrees and certificates a year

• 70%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $19,604

  average net price a year

  Tuition $11,145 in state, $33,315 out of state

• $50,843

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $64,010

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Oregon State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Benton County, where the college is.

• 29

  open professional jobs

• 3

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 7%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 3.9%

  unemployment in Benton County

  2026-09 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier

• $76,011

  median household income

  Benton County

• 51%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering, computer & information sciences, business & management, which lead to engineering (8 open), operations (9 open), finance (1 open).

Hiring most: HP (12), Chipotle Mexican Grill (2), Safeway (2), Albertsons Companies (1), Astound Broadband (1), BMW (1), ICF International (1), JSR Micro (1).

What they hire for: Operations (9), Engineering (8), Sales (3), Clinical (2), Design (1), Finance (1). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Oregon Northwest Workforce Investment Board.

• WorkSource Oregon - CorvallisCorvallis · 541-757-4261 · Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Oregon

• University of OregonEugene · 20,497 students
• Portland State UniversityPortland · 13,182 students
• Chemeketa Community CollegeSalem · 6,610 students
• Mt Hood Community CollegeGresham · 3,856 students
• Western Oregon UniversityMonmouth · 3,103 students
• Oregon Institute of TechnologyKlamath Falls · 2,892 students

All Oregon colleges

Common questions

How big is Oregon State University?

Oregon State University enrolls about 30,743 students and is a public 4-year institution in Corvallis, Oregon. It awards about 7,916 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Oregon State University?

70% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Oregon State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $50,843 six years after entry and $64,010 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Oregon State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Oregon State University awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, robotics, mechatronics and automation (master, doctorate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Oregon State University?

29 open professional jobs are listed in Benton County, 3 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. HP has the most openings.