by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Oregon State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Oregon State was ranked #162 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 160 |
| Best Economics Schools | 162 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Oregon State University handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 113 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in economics from Oregon State. This makes it the #183 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #87 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oregon State is $45,708. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Oregon State paid an average of $729 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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.
Of the 66 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from Oregon State in 2021-2022, 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Oregon State economics 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of economics master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
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 | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Oregon State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 136 |
| Sociology | 97 |
| Political Science & Government | 73 |
| Anthropology | 56 |
| General Social Sciences | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.