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Geography in Oregon

Geography Schools in Oregon

268 students earned Geography degrees in Oregon in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Geography is the 23rd most popular major out of a total 192 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Geography Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 113
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 113
Master’s Degree 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 74.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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Jobs for Geography Grads in Oregon

In this state, there are 8,370 people employed in jobs related to a geography degree, compared to 479,240 nationwide.

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Wages for Geography Jobs in Oregon

In this state, geography grads earn an average of $78,630. Nationwide, they make an average of $80,530.

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

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

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,894. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at Oregon State.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

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

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 70% of the teachers are full time. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Geography Careers in OR

Some of the careers geography majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Geography Professors 50% $76,250
Geographers 33% $75,800

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Economics 64
Anthropology 28
Sociology 17
Political Science & Government 14
Urban Studies 7
Demography & Population Studies 2

View all majors related to Geography

View Nationwide Geography Report

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