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Public Health Schools in Oregon

In 2020-2021, 596 students earned their Public Health degrees in OR.

In this state, Public Health is the 15th most popular major out of a total 277 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 360
Master’s Degree 211
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.2%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.4%
  • White: 56.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.9%
  • Other Races: 12.1%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Oregon

12,590 people in the state and 898,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public health.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Oregon

Public Health grads earn an average of $74,000 in the state and $75,690 nationwide.

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

224 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
32,312 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average.

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

54% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.69 years to complete their degree at Portland State University.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,035 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. In their early career, OHSU grads earn an average salary of $84,979. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,554 Total Students

The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. A typical student attending Western Oregon State College will pay a net price of $15,214.

#5

Pacific University

Forest Grove
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,808 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,045.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,392 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $27,671. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

In their early career, Willamette grads earn an average salary of $44,327. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,294.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,323 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. A typical student attending OIT will pay a net price of $15,680. 96% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
485 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,956 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,623. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,010 after earning their degree at this institution.

Public Health Careers in OR

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $122,630
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $105,690
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 16% $77,330
Community Health Workers 14% $40,790
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 12% $74,030
Physicists 11% $87,930
Epidemiologists 0% $71,640

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public health.

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Nursing 1,502
Allied Health Professions 615
Health Sciences & Services 350
Health/Medical Admin Services 287
Communication Sciences 249
Alternative Medicine & Systems 244
Mental & Social Health Services 240
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 213

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