Program Analysis
At $38,083/yr, Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates from Oregon State University land near the $37,172 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
At 9.7x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 5%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.
The $20,211 debt-to-$38,083 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #166 out of 424 programs, Oregon State University's Liberal Arts and Sciences offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $38,083 to $52,570 shows 38% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.