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Sociology Schools in Oregon

341 students earned Sociology degrees in Oregon in the 2020-2021 year.

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 319
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Master’s Degree 7
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: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.2%
  • White: 55.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 10.6%
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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
73% Graduation Rate
21,752 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $43,702 after graduation.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,498. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,719 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $63,653 after graduation. 99% of students get financical aid.

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

68% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,294. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,327 after earning their degree at this institution.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,106 Total Students

An average student at GFU will pay a net price of $30,839. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#7

Reed College

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at Reed. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

#7

Pacific University

Forest Grove
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,808 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $32,045. Graduates earn an average $42,858 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,956 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,010 after graduation. 82% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,438 after earning their degree at this institution. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,214. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,645 a year.

Sociology Careers in OR

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Sociology Professors 15% $76,310
Managers 15% $89,200
Sociologists -20% $0

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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