Biological and Physical Sciences at University of Oregon

University of Oregon graduates in Biological and Physical Sciences see their earnings jump 33% between years one and four—climbing from $38,285 to nearly $51,000. While the starting salary sits just above Oregon's median for this field, that four-year trajectory suggests graduates are finding positions with real advancement potential rather than hitting an early ceiling.

The debt picture reinforces the value proposition here: at $22,917, graduates carry about $2,300 less than the national average and nearly $2,300 less than Oregon's typical debt load for this program. That 0.60 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates start with manageable payments while their earning power is still building. The program ranks in the 76th percentile nationally for earnings—solid performance that places it well ahead of three-quarters of similar programs across the country.

For anxious parents, the numbers tell a straightforward story: your student will likely start with a modest but livable salary, face reasonable debt payments, and see meaningful income growth in those crucial early career years. The combination of below-average debt and above-average earnings trajectory makes this a program where the financial fundamentals work in graduates' favor from day one.