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Special Education Schools in Oregon

180 students earned Special Ed degrees in Oregon in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Special Education is the 17th most popular major out of a total 192 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 160
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

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: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 77.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Special Education 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 Education 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
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. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%.

52 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. 84% of students get financical aid.

42 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. It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate.

#4

Pacific University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. An average student at Pacific will pay a net price of $32,045.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
717 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate.

2 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%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $63,653 a year.

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,839. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%.

Special Education 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
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $75,830
Special Education Professors 7% $79,600
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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