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Physical Sciences in Oregon

Physical Sciences Schools in Oregon

523 students earned Physical Sciences degrees in Oregon in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Physical Sciences is the 17th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Oregon

Physical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 348
Master’s Degree 87
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 76
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 76
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 76
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical sciences majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 67.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.0%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Oregon

In this state, there are 19,300 people employed in jobs related to a physical sciences degree, compared to 1,844,320 nationwide.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Oregon

In this state, physical sciences grads earn an average of $90,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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

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

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. 73% of the teachers are full time.

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181 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. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.69 years. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Reed College

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

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at Reed. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $32,966.

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

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,978. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.

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

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 54%.

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Pacific University

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

An average student at Pacific will pay a net price of $33,930. 69% of the teachers are full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

47% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

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

A typical student attending Southern Oregon University will pay a net price of $16,577. It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,577. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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Physical Sciences Careers in OR

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Chemists 19% $69,930
Architectural and Engineering Managers 14% $129,510
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 11% $95,830
Chemistry Professors 11% $88,260

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to physical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Engineering 2,281
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,766
Natural Resources & Conservation 1,001
Mathematics & Statistics 546
Agriculture 496
Engineering Technologies 377
Architecture/Urban Planning 269

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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