Best Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Degrees in Oregon by ROI
Colleges in Oregon ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Oregon
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$44,295
Across Oregon programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,612
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Grad rate: 53.7% |
+$110,066 | $54,008 | $27,461 | $15,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Oregon State University
Grad rate: 70.3% |
+$100,206 | $54,008 | $29,926 | $15,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Portland State University
Grad rate: 52.9% |
-$77,384 | $44,249 | $22,449 | $24,125 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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