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Ethnic Studies in Oregon

Ethnic Studies Schools in Oregon

In 2022-2023, 118 students earned their Ethnic Studies degrees in OR.

An Ethnic Studies major is the 76th most popular major in this state.

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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

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Featured Ethnic Studies Programs

Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

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Education Levels of Ethnic Studies Majors in Oregon

Ethnic Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 89
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Master’s Degree 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of ethnic studies majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.9%
  • White: 49.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 18.6%
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Jobs for Ethnic Studies Grads in Oregon

1,310 people in the state and 66,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to ethnic studies.

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Wages for Ethnic Studies Jobs in Oregon

A typical salary for a ethnic studies grad in the state is $50,090, compared to a typical salary of $55,230 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Oregon that offer ethnic studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

University of Oregon

Eugene
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
21,752 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate.

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Portland State University

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,281. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. 89% of students get financical aid.

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Oregon State University

Corvallis
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
32,312 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. 73% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $18,894.

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Southern Oregon University

Ashland
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
5,140 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

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Willamette University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Reed College

Portland
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,385 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at Reed. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Ethnic Studies Careers in OR

Some of the careers ethnic studies majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 13% $49,950
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 0% $68,080

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to ethnic studies.

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Area Studies 56

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