Social Sciences, General

Bachelor's degree · Oregon State University · Corvallis, OR

CIP 45.01

$35,590Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,005Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
15Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Sciences, General at Oregon State University earn a median of $35,590 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,366 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,590–$72,257).

Social Sciences, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Oregon schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Southern Oregon University
Ashland
$41,835—
University of Oregon
Eugene
$38,147$21,500
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Bend
$35,590—
Portland State University
Portland
$35,093$21,914
Western Oregon University
Monmouth
$34,245$23,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Sciences, General graduates from Oregon State University make?

The median salary is $35,590 one year after graduation.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.