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Economics Schools in Oregon

64 students earned Economics degrees in Oregon in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Economics is the 43rd most popular major in the state out of a total 192 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 44
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 48.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 31.3%
  • Other Races: 12.5%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Oregon

There are 15,570 people in the state and 1,144,130 people in the nation working in economics jobs.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Oregon

A typical salary for a economics grad in the state is $87,420, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,047. The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at UO. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.69 years to graduate.

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

The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at Oregon State. This public school has an average net price of $21,508.

Economics Careers in OR

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 29% $62,950
Economics Professors 29% $103,370
Survey Researchers 22% $64,780
Economists 17% $88,330
Managers 15% $89,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Geography & Cartography 148
Anthropology 28
Sociology 17
Political Science & Government 14
Urban Studies 7
Demography & Population Studies 2

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