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Health Professions in Oregon

Health Professions Schools in Oregon

8,287 students earned Health Professions degrees in Oregon in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Oregon

Health Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,197
Master’s Degree 1,385
Associate Degree 1,220
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,211
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,211
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,111
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,036
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,036
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,036
Post-Master’s Certificate 127
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 127

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health professions majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.0%
  • White: 56.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 12.9%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Oregon

300,440 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Oregon

In this state, health professions grads earn an average of $68,860. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

989 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,035 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

A typical student attending Oregon State will pay a net price of $18,894. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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Pacific University

Forest Grove
496 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,808 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Pacific. An average student at Pacific will pay a net price of $33,930.

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352 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
5,323 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. A typical student attending OIT will pay a net price of $15,974. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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351 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,195 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time.

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219 Degrees in Major Awarded
856 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 40% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,605.

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190 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,904 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,251. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 32%.

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168 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,702 Total Students

A typical student attending Lane Community College will pay a net price of $7,414. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 51%.

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Health Professions Careers in OR

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Nurse Anesthetists 26% $184,300
Counselors 13% $59,530
Epidemiologists 0% $71,640

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