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Public Policy Schools in Oregon

In 2020-2021, 47 students earned their Public Policy degrees in OR.

In terms of popularity, Public Policy is the 61st most popular major in the state out of a total 192 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in Oregon

Public Policy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public policy majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
  • White: 53.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.1%
  • Other Races: 10.6%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in Oregon

In this state, there are 10,120 people employed in jobs related to a public policy degree, compared to 740,490 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Policy Jobs in Oregon

A typical salary for a public policy grad in the state is $76,420, compared to a typical salary of $99,480 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Oregon that offer public policy degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

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

84% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $42,719 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,498.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. A typical student attending Oregon State will pay a net price of $21,508.

Public Policy Careers in OR

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $122,630
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $105,690
Political Science Professors 20% $75,510
Social Scientists 13% $73,860
Education Professors 12% $58,700
Legislators 0% $24,580

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Social Work 306
Public Administration 62
Human Services 5
Community Organization & Advocacy 2
Other Public Administration 1

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