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2023 Most Popular Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oregon

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Finding the Best Economics Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, economics was ranked 5th in Oregon. In fact, 590 were awarded in the state in <nil>.

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The Most Popular Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oregon ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 13 schools in Oregon to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Economics program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for economics majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

#1

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR

Our analysis found University of Oregon to be the most popular school for economics students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Oregon. Located in the city of Eugene, UO is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 188 students majoring in economics at UO, 77% are male and 23% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, economics graduates from UO carry an average student debt load of $18,093. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $613, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR

Out of the 13 schools in Oregon that were part of this year’s ranking, Oregon State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Oregon State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Corvallis.

Women make up 23% of the economics majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, economics graduates from Oregon State carry an average student debt load of $20,385.

Full Economics at Oregon State University Report

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Portland State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular economics schools in Oregon. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 40% of the economics majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, economics majors at Portland State University accumulate an average of around $21,488 in student debt.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Willamette University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular economics schools in Oregon. Willamette is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Salem.

Women make up 25% of the economics majors at the school.

Full Economics at Willamette University Report

#5

Lewis & Clark College

Portland, OR

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lewis & Clark College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon list. Lewis and Clark College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Portland.

Of the 14 students majoring in economics at Lewis and Clark College, 79% are male and 21% are female.

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#6

Reed College

Portland, OR

Reed College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon list. Reed is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland.

About 44% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 56% are male.

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With a ranking of #7, Western Oregon University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Western Oregon State College is a small public school located in the town of Monmouth.

Women make up 25% of the economics majors at the school.

Full Economics at Western Oregon University Report

Linfield University - McMinnville Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon list. Linfield is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of McMinnville.

Of the 4 students majoring in economics at Linfield, 50% are male and 50% are female.

Full Economics at Linfield University - McMinnville Campus Report

#9

University of Portland

Portland, OR

University of Portland came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon ranking. Located in the city of Portland, University of Portland is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 23 students majoring in economics at University of Portland, 74% are male and 26% are female.

Full Economics at University of Portland Report

With a ranking of #10, Southern Oregon University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Ashland, Southern Oregon University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 6 students majoring in economics at Southern Oregon University, 67% are male and 33% are female.

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Best Economics Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Economics Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 10,509
Washington 713
Nevada 147
Hawaii 92
Alaska 17

Economics Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Economics 25,066
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics 21,078
Applied Economics 550
Development Economics & International Development 535
International Economics 305
Other Economics 275

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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