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Social Work in Oregon

Social Work Schools in Oregon

In 2022-2023, 559 students earned their Social Work degrees in OR.

As a degree choice, Social Work is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Oregon

Social Work majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 358
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social work majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.1%
  • White: 63.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Oregon

16,180 people in the state and 987,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social work.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in Oregon

In this state, social work grads earn an average of $58,050. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,470.

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

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

A typical student attending Portland State University will pay a net price of $16,281. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,106 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time.

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Pacific University

Forest Grove
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,808 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,930.

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Social Work Careers in OR

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Counselors 13% $59,530

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