Program Analysis
Graduates earn $39,145/yr, roughly in line with the $40,365 national median for Agriculture, General. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Agriculture, General programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Agriculture, General's typical career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 7% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $23,500 represents roughly 7 months of the $39,145 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #28 of 47 Agriculture, General programs, Oregon State University-Cascades Campus falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $39,145 to $50,564 over five years — a 29% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.