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Social Sciences Schools in Oregon

2,799 students earned Social Sciences degrees in Oregon in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Social Sciences is the 5th most popular major out of a total 37 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of 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 2,455
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 132
Post-Master’s Certificate 132
Master’s Degree 100
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 48
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 48
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 48
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 47
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 47
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 47
Associate Degree 13
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4

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: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.4%
  • White: 58.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.3%
  • Other Races: 11.2%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Oregon

29,750 people in the state and 2,427,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social sciences.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Oregon

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $80,920 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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

1,055 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,752 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $12,498.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. 88% of students get financical aid.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,327 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

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

The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 52% of the teachers are full time.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
3,999 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. In their early career, University of Portland grads earn an average salary of $63,653. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#7

Reed College

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,708 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. 98% of the teachers are full time.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,392 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,438 a year.

Social Sciences Careers in OR

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Geography Professors 50% $76,250
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 38% $63,040
Statisticians 36% $76,940
Geographers 33% $75,800
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 29% $62,950
Economics Professors 29% $103,370
Survey Researchers 22% $64,780
Political Science Professors 20% $75,510
Economists 17% $88,330
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 17% $88,350
Sociology Professors 15% $76,310
Managers 15% $89,200
Urban and Regional Planners 14% $81,130
Social Scientists 13% $73,860
Social Sciences Professors 11% $78,240
High School Teachers 9% $71,910
Anthropologists and Archeologists 4% $59,510
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
Education 4,001
Psychology 2,071
Communication & Journalism 1,375
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 637
History 342
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 189

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