Best Space Studies Schools Near Corvallis, OR (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Corvallis, Oregon is home to about 60,424 residents. Median household income is $63,807 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning space studies-related role is Physicists at a median $200,320 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Space Studies Schools to Corvallis

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer space studies programs near Corvallis, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Corvallis city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon space studies page.

Space Studies Wages Near Corvallis

Corvallis is part of the Corvallis, OR metro area (BLS area code 18700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Astronomers N/A OR statewide –
Physicists $200,320 OR statewide $192,615
Aerospace Engineers $124,630 OR statewide $119,837
Natural Sciences Managers $144,470 Corvallis, OR $138,913
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $112,260 OR statewide $107,942
Engineers, All Other $101,030 Corvallis, OR $97,144
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $128,140 OR statewide $123,212
Physical Scientists, All Other $109,580 OR statewide $105,365

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Corvallis at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 60,424 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $63,807 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 60.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 104.0 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying space studies roles near Corvallis?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying space studies-related roles near Corvallis are: Physicists ($200,320), Natural Sciences Managers ($144,470), Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary ($128,140). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Albany instead of Corvallis?

Albany, OR is 9.8 miles from Corvallis and has its own set of local space studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Corvallis an affordable place to study space studies?

Corvallis’s median household income of $63,807 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Corvallis while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Corvallis

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Data verified: September 7, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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