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General Education Schools in Oregon

795 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, General Education is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Oregon

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 374
Master’s Degree 343
Associate Degree 26
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 19
Post-Master’s Certificate 19
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 15
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 15
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 13
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.2%
  • White: 68.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Oregon

910 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Oregon

In this state, education grads earn an average of $62,640. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,680.

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There are 10 colleges in Oregon that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $42,719 after graduation.

160 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,554 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,214. In their early career, Western Oregon State College grads earn an average salary of $37,645.

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

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. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
3,999 Total Students

The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. An average student at University of Portland will pay a net price of $37,029.

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

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
5,140 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,811 a year. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,106 Total Students

31% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,839. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,978 a year.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,160 Total Students

The 3.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,666 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Pacific University

Forest Grove
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,808 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Pacific. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,858 a year. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

Klamath Community College

Klamath Falls
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,492 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $26,198 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,362.

General Education Careers in OR

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Education Professors 12% $58,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,864
Educational Administration 381
Teacher Education Subject Specific 246
Special Education 234
Student Counseling 208
Multilingual Education 94
Other Education 87
Curriculum & Instruction 58

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