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Health Professions Schools in Oregon

2,459 students earned Health Professions degrees in Oregon in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 29 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Oregon

Health Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,275
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 960
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 960
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 960
Post-Master’s Certificate 224
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 224
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health professions majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 58.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 15.4%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Oregon

There are 300,440 people in the state and 22,470,500 people in the nation working in health professions jobs.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Oregon

Health Professions grads earn an average of $68,860 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

Oregon Health & Science University

Portland
595 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,035 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.10% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 64% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Pacific University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#3

University of Western States

Portland
351 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,195 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.80% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $32,138 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

#4

Oregon State University

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

The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 80% of the teachers are full time.

#5

American College of Healthcare Sciences

Portland
154 Degrees in Major Awarded
856 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,887.

#6

National University of Natural Medicine

Portland
147 Degrees in Major Awarded
485 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. 34% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

#7

Portland State University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 54%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. In their early career, Portland State University grads earn an average salary of $42,719.

#8

Lewis & Clark College

Portland
103 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,157 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

#9

Oregon College of Oriental Medicine

Portland
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
236 Total Students

7% of the teachers are full time.

#10

University of Oregon

Eugene
64 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,752 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UO will pay a net price of $18,047. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,702 after earning their degree at this institution.

Health Professions Careers in OR

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Prosthodontists 100% $0
Physician Assistants 39% $113,950
Nurse Practitioners 35% $110,770
Athletic Trainers 33% $48,450
Software Applications Developers 32% $100,080
Nursing Instructors and Professors 32% $69,310
Health Specialties Professors 30% $122,630
Exercise Physiologists 29% $53,400
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 29% $75,510
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 29% $35,710
Veterinarians 28% $87,020
Physical Therapists 28% $85,480
Nurse Anesthetists 26% $184,300
Optometrists 25% $98,920
Nurse Midwives 25% $109,740
Orthotists and Prosthetists 25% $67,640
Hearing Aid Specialists 25% $53,390
Respiratory Therapists 25% $69,700
Audiologists 24% $85,040
Computer and Information Research Scientists 24% $116,770
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 23% $88,360
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $105,690
Marriage and Family Therapists 21% $51,640
Podiatrists 20% $103,790
Dispensing Opticians 20% $38,660
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 19% $39,910
Family and General Practitioners 19% $205,880
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 19% $45,260
Health Technologists and Technicians 18% $51,540
Psychology Professors 18% $64,450
Speech-Language Pathologists 18% $84,790
Substance Abuse Counselors 18% $0
Occupational Therapists 18% $90,570
Healthcare Social Workers 18% $69,720
Mental Health Counselors 17% $0
Marketing Managers 17% $109,990
Computer User Support Specialists 17% $50,790
Pharmacy Technicians 17% $41,160
Registered Nurses 17% $91,220
Chiropractors 17% $66,510
Substance Abuse Social Workers 17% $46,270
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 16% $77,330
Dietitians and Nutritionists 16% $67,610
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 16% $89,150
Rehabilitation Counselors 15% $38,040
Dental Hygienists 15% $86,160
Computer Workers 15% $77,540
Surgical Technologists 15% $53,700
Managers 15% $89,200
Medical Scientists 15% $71,390
Physicians and Surgeons 14% $199,960
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 14% $41,440
Community Health Workers 14% $40,790
Sales Managers 14% $112,250
Engineers 14% $87,070
Dentists 14% $179,490
Administrative Services Managers 14% $89,490
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 14% $90,220
Dietetic Technicians 13% $45,060
Pharmacists 13% $137,620
Counselors 13% $59,530
Psychiatric Technicians 13% $49,870
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 13% $0
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 13% $78,810
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 13% $47,030
Therapists 13% $49,210
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 13% $87,540
Fine Artists 12% $51,020
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 12% $74,030
Radiation Therapists 12% $106,370
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $104,160
Physicists 11% $87,930
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 11% $0
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 10% $53,680
Recreational Therapists 7% $54,680
Life Scientists 6% $56,860
Clergy 6% $48,340
Epidemiologists 0% $71,640
Computer Programmers -3% $81,260
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -3% $66,690

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