Cost and Scholarships
Invest in yourself. Earn your degree at OSU-Cascades.
Is college really worth it? Yes! Not only are there multiple ways to make earning a degree at OSU-Cascades attainable, it’s an investment that pays off many times over. And it’s not just about earning more money. A college degree opens doors to more rewarding careers and greater job security.
An OSU-Cascades degree is within reach.
As Oregon’s land grant university, we aim make a college degree attainable for all. That includes you. You may qualify for scholarships of $2,000, $3,000, $4,500 or $10,000 per year. In fact, more than 70% of OSU-Cascades students receive financial aid. Learn more about:
A college degree pays off. Year after year.
Earning your degree will earn you a higher annual salary throughout your career compared to a high school diploma.
Median salary, full-time, age 25+
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High School Grads
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
PLUS: College grads account for more than 70% of those with mid-career salaries of $100,000 or more. High school grads? Only 5%.
Source: The College Board
You can expect greater job security.
Unemployment rate during the 2020 recession
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
A college loan is manageable.
Even if you have to take out a loan to complete your degree, interest rates on student loans are typically low, and payment plans are manageable. Median total student debt at OSU-Cascades is $21,221, which is lower than the national average. Consider what you might spend every month on coffee, and you may be surprised by how a student loan compares.
*$30,000 , 5 years, 7% interest | **$21,221, 10 years, 5.63% interest | ***$5.75 per day, 5 days a week
"It was one of the best decisions of my life. OSU-Cascades was instrumental in getting me where I am today — working as the chief of staff for an Oregon state senator! I can’t wait to see where my career will take me." Image
— Myra Flores, ‘23
An even better investment?
OSU-Cascades. It’s not just about numbers — although we’re certainly proud of them. There are even more advantages you’ll find at OSU-Cascades. And you’ll graduate with an Oregon State University degree, a degree employers value.
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40-Year Return on Investment
Source: Georgetown University Center for Education and Workforce
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in alumni earnings
Source: Payscale, OSU ranking out of 2,400 schools studied
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of OSU-Cascades alumni are employed or in graduate school within six months
Based on respondents to graduate surveys 2022-2024
Cascades Edge — a head start on your future.
With OSU-Cascades’ signature career development program, you’ll explore career options and make a customized plan to achieve your goals. Internships, research, networking, career fairs, industry speakers, mock interviews and more will give you an edge in finding a great first job.
Small classes, real mentors.
With small classes averaging 19 students, your professors will get to know you and help you achieve your goals. Students tell us — it’s faculty who make the biggest difference in their success.
It all adds up.
- Higher likely salaries.
- Greater lifetime earnings.
- Better odds for success.
- More well-paying career options.
- Impressive ROI.
- Cascades Edge