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Physics Schools in Oregon

187 Physics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Physics major is the 60th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 123
Master’s Degree 46
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.5%
  • Black or African American: 0.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 68.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.5%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in Oregon

In this state, there are 11,840 people employed in jobs related to a physics degree, compared to 1,143,180 nationwide.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in Oregon

Physics grads earn an average of $92,300 in the state and $103,830 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Oregon that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

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

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,702 a year. 69% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. 80% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 54%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,498. Most students complete their degree in 4.69 years.

#4

Reed College

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,350. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 60% of students get financical aid.

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Graduates earn an average $44,327 after graduation.

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

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $36,638.

#7

Pacific University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,956 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,623. 35% of the teachers are full time. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Physics Careers in OR

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Physics Postsecondary Professors 18% $88,700
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $104,160
Physicists 11% $87,930
High School Teachers 9% $71,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Chemistry 274
Geological & Earth Sciences 137
Materials Sciences 7
General Physical Sciences 1

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