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History in Oregon

History Schools in Oregon

307 students earned History degrees in Oregon in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, History is the 36th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of History Majors in Oregon

History majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 294
Master’s Degree 9
Associate Degree 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of history majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 0.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
  • White: 73.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 10.7%
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Jobs for History Grads in Oregon

There are 18,790 people in the state and 1,569,710 people in the nation working in history jobs.

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Wages for History Jobs in Oregon

History grads earn an average of $49,850 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 52% of the teachers are full time.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,543. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. A typical student attending Oregon State will pay a net price of $18,894.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
3,157 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
2,853 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years. 83% of students get financical aid. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Reed College

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

The full-time teacher rate is 95%. This private school has an average net price of $32,966. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,978. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
4,554 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,577.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
3,999 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,248. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

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History Careers in OR

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
History Professors 18% $79,010
Archivists 14% $39,750

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