by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Oregon State ranks among other schools offering degrees in agriculture.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for agriculture list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Agriculture Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best General Agriculture Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of agriculture students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oregon State is $39,145. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,292 for all agriculture students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oregon State, agriculture students borrow a median amount of $23,898 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $17,955 for all agriculture majors across the country.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 68 students earned a bachelor's degree in agriculture from Oregon State. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% were men.
The majority of bachelor'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 bachelor's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Oregon State agriculture 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at Oregon State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Plant Sciences | 77 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 77 |
| Animal Science | 66 |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 50 |
| Food Science Technology | 46 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.