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Sociology in Oregon

Sociology Schools in Oregon

323 Sociology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Sociology is the 37th most popular major in the state out of a total 277 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in Oregon

Sociology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 301
Master’s Degree 9
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Associate Degree 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of sociology majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.8%
  • White: 57.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in Oregon

In this state, there are 8,020 people employed in jobs related to a sociology degree, compared to 479,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in Oregon

Sociology grads earn an average of $82,240 in the state and $90,290 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Oregon that offer sociology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
21,752 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,543.

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81 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
32,312 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. 91% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,894.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
3,999 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 54%. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $33,248.

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

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $28,978. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,106 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 32% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

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Pacific University

Forest Grove
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,808 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,930.

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Reed College

Portland
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,385 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid. An average student at Reed will pay a net price of $32,966. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,956 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 36%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,446. The 0.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
1,392 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,934. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
4,554 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at Western Oregon State College. This public school has an average net price of $19,577.

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Sociology Careers in OR

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Managers 15% $89,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
General Social Sciences 614
Economics 596
Political Science & Government 543
Geography & Cartography 245
Anthropology 235
International Relations & Security 56
Sociology & Anthropology 45
Urban Studies 32

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