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Economics Schools in Oregon

476 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Economics is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 20 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 429
Master’s Degree 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Associate Degree 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 56.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.1%
  • Other Races: 9.2%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Oregon

15,570 people in the state and 1,144,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to economics.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Oregon

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 economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

265 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
22,257 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,699. Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
33,193 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,858 Total Students

In their early career, Portland State University grads earn an average salary of $44,981. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,334. 84% of students get financical aid.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,785 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,898 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
3,499 Total Students

In their early career, Lewis and Clark College grads earn an average salary of $43,097. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,940. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Reed College

Portland
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
1,566 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
4,029 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
1,297 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
4,033 Total Students

An average student at University of Portland will pay a net price of $35,683. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
5,179 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,845 after earning their degree at this institution. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

Economics Careers in OR

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 29% $62,950
Economics Professors 29% $103,370
Economists 17% $88,330
Managers 15% $89,200

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