Oregon State University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Oregon State University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
38
Average class size
47%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Oregon State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
20-29
2-9
147
10-19
346
20-29
554
30-39
221
40-49
161
50-99
194
100+
188
Honors Programs
Oregon State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on Oregon State's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Oregon State University:
88%
First-year retention rate
47%
4-year grad rate
70%
6-year grad rate
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Oregon State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Computer Science
Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Mechanical Engineering
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
26.6
216.68
406.76
596.84
786.92
977
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
- Agriculture, General 79
- Agriculture, General 79
- AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 79
- Animal Sciences, General 58
- Horticultural Science 42
- Food Science 24
- Agricultural Business and Management, General 17
- Agronomy and Crop Science 15
- Range Science and Management 6
- Agronomy and Crop Science 1
- Agriculture, General 1
- Agriculture, General 1
- AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 1
Area
- Women's Studies 11
- American/United States Studies/Civilization 7
- Ethnic Studies 2
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies 2
- Women's Studies 1
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 185
- Zoology/Animal Biology 100
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 79
- Botany/Plant Biology 49
- Microbiology, General 35
- Biotechnology 9
- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other 4
Business
- Business Administration and Management, General 398
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 116
- Finance, General 112
- Management Information Systems, General 58
- Accounting 55
- Operations Management and Supervision 49
- Management Science 32
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 17
- Business Administration and Management, General 14
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General 5
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 3
- Finance, General 3
- Operations Management and Supervision 2
- Management Science 2
- Accounting 1
- Management Information Systems, General 1
- Research and Development Management 1
Communication
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 90
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 19
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer Science 977
Education
- Education, General 38
- Elementary Education and Teaching 25
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering 335
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 132
- Civil Engineering, General 99
- Chemical Engineering 88
- Construction Engineering 71
- Manufacturing Engineering 69
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 47
- Forest Engineering 42
- Industrial Engineering 36
- Agricultural Engineering 36
- Manufacturing Engineering 33
- Architectural Engineering 30
- Nuclear Engineering 27
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 25
- Engineering, Other 11
- Mechanical Engineering 7
- Engineering Science 4
- Industrial Engineering 4
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 32
- Creative Writing 25
- Creative Writing 6
- English Language and Literature, General 3
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Human Development and Family Studies, General 163
- Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management 21
- Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management 4
- Human Development and Family Studies, General 2
Foreign Languages
- Spanish Language and Literature 21
- French Language and Literature 7
- German Language and Literature 4
- Spanish Language and Literature 4
- German Language and Literature 1
- French Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 147
- Public Health, General 99
- Health/Medical Physics 5
- Public Health, General 1
History
- History, General 68
- History, General 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 40
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies 6
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 59
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Sustainability Studies 55
- Nutrition Sciences 28
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 11
- Maritime Studies 9
- Marine Sciences 8
- International/Globalization Studies 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Science 140
- Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 123
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 105
- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management 41
- Environmental/Natural Resource Economics 21
- Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology/Technician 4
Parks
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology 182
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 29
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 10
- Philosophy 4
- Religion/Religious Studies 2
- Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry, General 42
- Physics, General 20
- Geology/Earth Science, General 19
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 10
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Other 9
- Physics, General 2
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 1
- Chemistry, General 1
Psychology
- Psychology, General 409
- Psychology, General 5
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Public Policy Analysis, General 10
- Public Policy Analysis, General 1
Social Sciences
- Sociology, General 89
- Political Science and Government, General 77
- Economics, General 66
- Anthropology, General 56
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography 22
- Social Sciences, General 9
- Political Science and Government, General 5
- Sociology, General 3
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography 1
Visual And Performing Arts
- Graphic Design 36
- Design and Applied Arts, Other 31
- Interior Design 26
- Art/Art Studies, General 23
- Fashion/Apparel Design 21
- Music, General 15
- Digital Arts 14
- Music Performance, General 13
- Fashion/Apparel Design 3
- Design and Applied Arts, Other 2
- Interior Design 1
- Music, Other 1
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
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