Finance and Financial Management Services at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus

Oregon State's Cascades campus delivers a finance degree that performs solidly within Oregon, ranking in the 60th percentile statewide—slightly ahead of both Portland State and the main OSU campus. With just seven programs in the state, this middle-of-the-pack performance means graduates are competitive with peers from Oregon's public flagships while carrying manageable debt of about $22,000.

The numbers tell a straightforward story: starting salaries of $52,000 grow to $63,000 by year four, a 21% increase that suggests steady career progression. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42 means graduates owe less than half their first-year salary, well within comfortable repayment territory. Nationally, this program sits slightly below the median, but that gap ($1,400) is minimal enough that regional job market conditions and networking opportunities may matter more than the ranking suggests.

What stands out is the value consistency—this campus charges similar tuition to Oregon State's main campus and delivers comparable outcomes. For families seeking an OSU credential with the smaller campus feel of Bend, this represents fair value. The 68% admission rate makes this accessible to solid students, and the robust sample size confirms these aren't anomalous results. For students committed to finance careers in Oregon or the Pacific Northwest, this program provides a dependable path without the debt burden that sometimes accompanies private alternatives.