Physics bachelor's degree programs in Oregon

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$89,506Median year-4 earnings

$25,410Median federal debt

4Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Oregon

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Oregon State University-Cascades CampusBend · $25,410 federal debt$103,167 2Oregon State UniversityCorvallis · $25,410 federal debt$103,167 3Willamette UniversitySalem · $22,989 federal debt$89,506 4Portland State UniversityPortland · $29,070 federal debt$87,488 5University of OregonEugene · Debt not reported$75,160

CAREER CONTEXT IN OR

What related occupations pay in Oregon

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

19-2012Physicists

State median wage: $200,320
Middle 50% wage range: $148,800–$277,840
State employment: 90
Projected growth: +7.2%
Annual openings: 1,300

10th–90th percentile: $104,370–$315,910

11-9121Natural Sciences Managers

State median wage: $143,120
Middle 50% wage range: $124,190–$202,460
State employment: 1,700
Projected growth: +8.2%
Annual openings: 9,200

10th–90th percentile: $102,760–$225,560

25-1054Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $104,320
Middle 50% wage range: $83,990–$128,120
State employment: 230
Projected growth: +2.4%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $71,310–$164,720

25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

State median wage: $79,570
Middle 50% wage range: $61,990–$96,140
State employment: 11,730
Projected growth: -0.2%
Annual openings: 63,500

10th–90th percentile: $49,640–$101,310

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Oregon; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Oregon State University-Cascades Campus	Bend	$103,167	$25,410
2	Oregon State University	Corvallis	$103,167	$25,410
3	Willamette University	Salem	$89,506	$22,989
4	Portland State University	Portland	$87,488	$29,070
5	University of Oregon	Eugene	$75,160	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Physics in Oregon

What do Physics bachelor's degree graduates earn in Oregon?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $89,506 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $25,410 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Oregon colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Oregon State University-Cascades Campus has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.