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Social Sciences in Oregon

Social Sciences Schools in Oregon

2,453 Social Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Social Sciences is the 9th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Sciences Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 128
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 128
Master’s Degree 79
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 27
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 27

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.5%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in Oregon

In this state, there are 29,750 people employed in jobs related to a social sciences degree, compared to 2,427,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in Oregon

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $80,920. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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

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

73% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 91% of students get financical aid.

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

90% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.29 years to graduate.

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70 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. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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Social Sciences Careers in OR

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Geography Professors 50% $76,250
Geographers 33% $75,800
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 29% $62,950
Urban and Regional Planners 14% $81,130
Anthropologists and Archeologists 4% $59,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Theology & Religious Vocations 277
Communication & Journalism 115
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 102
English Language & Literature 92
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 87
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 44
Liberal Arts & Humanities 23
History 14

View all majors related to Social Sciences

View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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