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General Social Sciences Schools in Oregon

In 2020-2021, 614 students earned their Social Sciences degrees in OR.

In terms of popularity, General Social Sciences is the 14th most popular major in the state out of a total 277 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Social Sciences Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 614

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.5%
  • White: 59.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.2%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for General Social Sciences Grads in Oregon

19,920 people in the state and 1,656,480 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social sciences.

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Wages for General Social Sciences Jobs in Oregon

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $76,420 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 89% of students get financical aid. In their early career, UO grads earn an average salary of $43,702.

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

This public school has an average net price of $12,498. Most students complete their degree in 4.69 years. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,645 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $15,214. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at Western Oregon State College.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,187.

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

88% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,160 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
187 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,438 a year.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
466 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%. Graduates earn an average $41,190 after graduation.

General Social Sciences Careers in OR

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Statisticians 36% $76,940
Survey Researchers 22% $64,780
Managers 15% $89,200
Social Scientists 13% $73,860
Social Sciences Professors 11% $78,240
High School Teachers 9% $71,910
Social Science Research Assistants 3% $45,780
Sociologists -20% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Economics 596
Political Science & Government 543
Sociology 341
Geography & Cartography 245
Anthropology 235
International Relations & Security 56
Sociology & Anthropology 45
Urban Studies 32

View all majors related to General Social Sciences

View Nationwide General Social Sciences Report

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