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Political Science & Government Schools in Oregon

543 Political Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Political Science & Government major is the 18th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in Oregon

Political Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 527
Master’s Degree 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of political science majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.6%
  • White: 58.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 13.6%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in Oregon

There are 8,460 people in the state and 515,790 people in the nation working in political science jobs.

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Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in Oregon

In this state, political science grads earn an average of $87,420. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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

215 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. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

99 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. Graduates earn an average $42,719 after graduation.

80 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. In their early career, Oregon State grads earn an average salary of $44,536.

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

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 58%. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

33 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. This private school has an average net price of $34,294.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at Western Oregon State College. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time.

12 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. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

#7

Reed College

Portland
12 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. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

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

It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 61% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.54 years to graduate.

Political Science & Government Careers in OR

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Economics Professors 29% $103,370
Political Science Professors 20% $75,510
Economists 17% $88,330
Managers 15% $89,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
General Social Sciences 614
Economics 596
Sociology 341
Geography & Cartography 245
Anthropology 235
International Relations & Security 56
Sociology & Anthropology 45
Urban Studies 32

View all majors related to Political Science & Government

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