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Special Ed in Oregon

Special Ed Schools in Oregon

262 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Special Ed major is the 17th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Special Ed Majors in Oregon

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 144
Post-Master’s Certificate 58
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 58
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.5%
  • White: 64.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 12.2%
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Jobs for Special Ed Grads in Oregon

In this state, there are 5,470 people employed in jobs related to a special ed degree, compared to 532,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Special Ed Jobs in Oregon

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $76,880, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Oregon that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

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

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. A typical student attending Western Oregon State College will pay a net price of $19,577.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Most students complete their degree in 4.69 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $20,543.

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Pacific University

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

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 69% of the teachers are full time.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
717 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate.

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

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at University of Portland will pay a net price of $33,248.

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

32% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

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Special Ed Careers in OR

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 13% $49,950
Special Education Teachers 8% $83,120
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $81,280
Special Education Preschool Teachers 4% $76,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,528
Educational Administration 381
General Education 367
Teacher Education Subject Specific 216
Student Counseling 208
Multilingual Education 94
Curriculum & Instruction 58
Teaching English or French 53

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