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Public Policy Schools in Oregon

50 students earned Public Policy degrees in Oregon in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Public Policy is the 131st most popular major in the state out of a total 277 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Bachelor’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
  • White: 54.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.0%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Oregon

In this state, there are 10,120 people employed in jobs related to a public policy degree, compared to 740,490 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Oregon

A typical salary for a public policy grad in the state is $76,420, compared to a typical salary of $99,480 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Oregon that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

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

The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Oregon State grads earn an average salary of $44,536. A typical student attending Oregon State will pay a net price of $21,508.

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

Graduates earn an average $42,719 after graduation. 84% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%.

Public Policy Careers in OR

Some of the careers public policy 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
Political Science Professors 20% $75,510
Social Scientists 13% $73,860
Education Professors 12% $58,700
Legislators 0% $24,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Social Work 501
Human Services 121
Public Administration 117
Community Organization & Advocacy 42
Other Public Administration 1

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