Mathematics at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus

Oregon State's Cascades campus delivers something unusual for Oregon math majors: earnings that actually outpace most in-state alternatives. At $45,204 in the first year, graduates here earn more than the state median of $41,316 and rank in the 60th percentile among Oregon programs—matching the main Corvallis campus and far exceeding Portland State or the University of Oregon. The 30% earnings growth to nearly $59,000 by year four suggests solid career trajectory, even if the program sits below the national median initially.

The debt picture looks reasonable at $19,417, creating a manageable 0.43 debt-to-earnings ratio. That's typical for the field and identical to Oregon's state median, meaning students aren't overpaying for the education they're receiving. For families focused on keeping costs down while staying in Oregon, this represents a practical path into mathematics careers.

The major caveat: these numbers come from fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes vary widely. For a parent whose child is serious about math and wants to stay in the Northwest, this program offers competitive earnings at moderate debt levels. Just know you're looking at preliminary data from a newer campus rather than the long track record of OSU's main operation in Corvallis.