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Physical Sciences in Oregon

Physical Sciences Schools in Oregon

523 students earned Physical Sciences degrees in Oregon in the 2022-2023 year.

A Physical Sciences major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in Oregon

Physical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 87
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 76
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 76
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 76
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, a physical sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of physical sciences majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 67.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.0%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in Oregon

In this state, there are 19,300 people employed in jobs related to a physical sciences degree, compared to 1,844,320 nationwide.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in Oregon

In this state, physical sciences grads earn an average of $90,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,890.

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

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

It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $20,543. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

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64 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
32,312 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,894. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,281.

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Physical Sciences Careers in OR

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Chemists 19% $69,930
Architectural and Engineering Managers 14% $129,510
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 11% $95,830
Chemistry Professors 11% $88,260

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Engineering 555
Natural Resources & Conservation 297
Mathematics & Statistics 199
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 180
Architecture/Urban Planning 141
Agriculture 112
Engineering Technologies 59

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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