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2023 Most Popular Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oregon

13 Colleges
$47,696 Avg Salary
$22,047 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Economics Bachelor's Degree School for You

Economics is the #15 most popular major in Oregon with 596 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Oregon ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Oregon to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Economics program at each school on the list.

Check out the economics bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Oregon.

#1

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR

Our 2023 rankings named University of Oregon the most popular school in Oregon for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Eugene, UO is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 224 students majoring in economics at UO, 79% are male and 21% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, economics majors at UO accumulate an average of around $20,320 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $551.

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#2

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Oregon State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular economics schools in Oregon. Oregon State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Corvallis.

About 30% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 70% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, economics graduates from Oregon State carry an average student debt load of $26,535.

Full Economics at Oregon State University Report

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Portland State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular economics schools in Oregon. Located in the large city of Portland, Portland State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 39% of the economics majors at the school.

Economics majors at Portland State University take out an average of $25,674 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Willamette University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular economics schools in Oregon. Willamette is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Salem.

Of the 52 students majoring in economics at Willamette, 65% are male and 35% are female.

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Willamette take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,314.

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#5

Lewis & Clark College

Portland, OR

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Lewis & Clark College is a great place for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Lewis and Clark College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Portland.

Of the 33 students majoring in economics at Lewis and Clark College, 52% are male and 48% are female.

Full Economics at Lewis & Clark College Report

#6

Reed College

Portland, OR

Reed College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for economics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Reed is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland.

Women make up 40% of the economics majors at the school.

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Western Oregon University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon list. Western Oregon State College is a small public school located in the town of Monmouth.

Women make up 44% of the economics majors at the school.

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Linfield University - McMinnville Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for economics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Linfield is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of McMinnville.

About 13% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 88% are male.

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#9

University of Portland

Portland, OR

University of Portland landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree economics programs. Located in the city of Portland, University of Portland is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 43% of the economics majors at the school.

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Southern Oregon University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for economics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Ashland, Southern Oregon University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 50% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 50% are male.

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Best Economics Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Economics Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 10,510
Washington 713
Nevada 147
Hawaii 92
Alaska 17

One of 12 majors within the area of study, economics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 49,282
Sociology 38,475
General Social Sciences 18,997
International Relations & National Security 14,306
Anthropology 11,415

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to pixabay.

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