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General Economics Schools in Oregon

In 2020-2021, 546 students earned their General Economics degrees in OR.

As a degree choice, General Economics is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Economics Majors in Oregon

General Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 505
Master’s Degree 31
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, a general economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general economics majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 50.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.5%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in Oregon

In this state, there are 8,330 people employed in jobs related to a general economics degree, compared to 505,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Economics Jobs in Oregon

General Economics grads earn an average of $87,420 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Oregon that offer general economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

265 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,752 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
32,312 Total Students

The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at Oregon State. The full-time teacher rate is 80%. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
1,866 Total Students

The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,294. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Willamette.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
23,640 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.69 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,719 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,157 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,554 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,645 a year. 89% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,392 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Linfield.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
3,999 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. 99% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $37,029.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
5,140 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. This public school has an average net price of $10,187. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,106 Total Students

31% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

General Economics Careers in OR

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Economics Professors 29% $103,370
Economists 17% $88,330
Managers 15% $89,200

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to general economics.

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Quantitative Economics 37
Applied Economics 7

View all majors related to General Economics

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