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History Schools in Oregon

In 2020-2021, 342 students earned their History degrees in OR.

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 326
Master’s Degree 14
Associate Degree 2

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: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.6%
  • White: 75.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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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

The average student takes 4.69 years to complete their degree at Portland State University. In their early career, Portland State University grads earn an average salary of $42,719. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,752 Total Students

A typical student attending UO will pay a net price of $18,047. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,702 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $44,536 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,157 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. In their early career, Lewis and Clark College grads earn an average salary of $39,944.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
2,853 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,575 a year. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
5,140 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years.

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Reed College

Portland
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,385 Total Students

An average student at Reed will pay a net price of $33,350. 98% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. In their early career, Willamette grads earn an average salary of $44,327. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,294.

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

Graduates earn an average $37,645 after graduation. A typical student attending Western Oregon State College will pay a net price of $15,214. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
3,999 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $63,653 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

History Careers in OR

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Curators 20% $41,050
History Professors 18% $79,010
Museum Technicians and Conservators 17% $38,920
Managers 15% $89,200
Archivists 14% $39,750
High School Teachers 9% $71,910
Historians 0% $0

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