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2023 Most Popular Economics Schools in Oregon

15 Colleges
$39,345 Avg Salary
$20,908 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Economics 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>.

It's not easy to decide which business program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Most Popular Economics Schools in Oregon ranking. This report analyzed 15 schools in Oregon to see which ones were the most popular 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.

Check out the economics programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Oregon.

#1

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR

Our 2023 rankings named University of Oregon the most popular school in Oregon for economics students. Located in the city of Eugene, UO is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, economics graduates from UO carry an average student debt load of $18,886. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $613, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Economics at University of Oregon Report

#2

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR

The excellent programs at Oregon State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in Oregon. Oregon State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Corvallis.

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Oregon State take out is $20,500.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Portland State University is a great place for economics students. Located in the large city of Portland, Portland State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, economics graduates from Portland State University carry an average student debt load of $20,000.

Full Economics at Portland State University Report

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Willamette University is a great place for economics students. Willamette is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Salem.

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Willamette take out is $19,500.

Full Economics at Willamette University Report

#5

Lewis & Clark College

Portland, OR

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Lewis & Clark College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Economics Schools in Oregon list. Lewis and Clark College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Portland.

After completing their degree, economics graduates from Lewis and Clark College carry an average student debt load of $24,125.

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#6

Reed College

Portland, OR

Reed College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Economics Schools in Oregon ranking. Reed is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland.

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Reed take out is $22,842.

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Western Oregon University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Economics Schools in Oregon list. Western Oregon State College is a small public school located in the fringe town of Monmouth.

Full Economics at Western Oregon University Report

Linfield University - McMinnville Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for economics students. It came in at #8 on the list. Linfield is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of McMinnville.

Full Economics at Linfield University - McMinnville Campus Report

#9

University of Portland

Portland, OR

With a ranking of #9, University of Portland did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for economics students. Located in the large city of Portland, University of Portland is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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. Located in the suburb of Ashland, Southern Oregon University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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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 15 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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