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History Schools in Oregon

14 students earned History degrees in Oregon in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, History is the 28th most popular major in the state out of a total 29 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 14

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, a history major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 85.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 14.3%
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Jobs for History Grads in Oregon

18,790 people in the state and 1,569,710 in the nation are employed in jobs related to history.

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Wages for History Jobs in Oregon

In this state, history grads earn an average of $49,850. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 3 colleges in Oregon that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

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

In their early career, Portland State University grads earn an average salary of $42,719. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 54%.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,508. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average.

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

It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 69% of the teachers are full time.

History Careers in OR

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Curators 20% $41,050
History Professors 18% $79,010
Museum Technicians and Conservators 17% $38,920
Managers 15% $89,200
Archivists 14% $39,750
High School Teachers 9% $71,910
Historians 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Education 3,137
Psychology 367
Social Sciences 280
Communication & Journalism 115
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 102
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 44

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