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Marketing at Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,015/yr (-1% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (54% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (204,300 openings/yr)

ROI 11.3x earnings multiple (4.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #161 of 502 Marketing programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Marketing graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$626K	$610K	$546K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.6x	11.3x	10.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.4x	4.3x	3.8x
Probability of Field Employment	50%	44%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	62	61	55

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$53,976

Out-of-state: $142,656 (4.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$78,272

-45% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,250

5.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$68,673

53% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Oregon State University's Marketing program produces graduates earning $45,015/yr — within striking distance of the $45,450 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Marketing programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Marketing's typical career paths, with 54% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 13% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $19,250 in median debt clears quickly against $45,015 in annual earnings.

At #161 of 502 Marketing programs, Oregon State University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $68,673 show a 53% jump from the $45,015 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Oregon State University

A 79% acceptance rate means Oregon State University is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 29,557 students in Corvallis, OR.

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Top Career Paths

Marketing managers $161,030/yr

Sales managers $138,060/yr

Advertising and promotions managers $126,960/yr

View all 9 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Marketing at Oregon State University?

A score of 61/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Marketing field.

Will AI replace Marketing careers?

With 54% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $545,757 in decade earnings vs $626,358 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →