by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Oregon State ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #87 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best Physics Schools | 87 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in physics from Oregon State. This makes it the #86 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #97 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Oregon State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,169 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $47,156 for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Oregon State was $729 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $245 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,145 | $33,315 |
| Fees | $2,349 | $2,349 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,075 | $15,075 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,036 | $3,036 |
Learn more about Oregon State tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from Oregon State. About 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Oregon State physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Oregon State Online Learning page.
Of the 14 physics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Oregon State, about 93% were men and 7% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Oregon State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Oregon State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 84 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 64 |
| Materials Sciences | 13 |
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