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Psychology Schools in Oregon

367 students earned Psychology degrees in Oregon in the 2020-2021 year.

A Psychology major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 194
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 112
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 112
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 112
Post-Master’s Certificate 61
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 61

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.7%
  • White: 59.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 23.2%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in Oregon

There are 9,600 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in Oregon

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $94,400, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Oregon that offer psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Pacific University

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

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Pacific will pay a net price of $32,045.

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,839. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. 69% of the teachers are full time.

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

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $36,638.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. The full-time teacher rate is 54%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,498.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. In their early career, Bushnell University grads earn an average salary of $38,019. 94% of the teachers are full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
623 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,683 a year. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. 98% of students get financical aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
5,323 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $61,389 a year. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at OIT. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

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

80% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Oregon State will pay a net price of $21,508. In their early career, Oregon State grads earn an average salary of $44,536.

Psychology Careers in OR

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Psychology Professors 18% $64,450
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 16% $89,150
Managers 15% $89,200
Psychologists -5% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Education 3,137
Social Sciences 280
Communication & Journalism 115
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 102
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 44
History 14

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