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Special Education Schools in Oregon

253 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

A Special Education major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in Oregon

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 142
Associate Degree 42
Post-Master’s Certificate 35
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 35
Bachelor’s Degree 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of special ed majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.4%
  • White: 63.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 12.3%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in Oregon

5,470 people in the state and 532,840 in the nation are employed in jobs related to special ed.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in Oregon

In this state, special ed grads earn an average of $76,880. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 8 colleges in Oregon that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,858 Total Students

The average student takes 4.69 years to complete their degree at Portland State University. In their early career, Portland State University grads earn an average salary of $44,981. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
4,029 Total Students

A typical student attending Western Oregon State College will pay a net price of $15,027. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 98% of students get financical aid.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,492 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $32,626 after graduation.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
22,257 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $45,896 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

#5

Pacific University

Forest Grove
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
3,751 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
686 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,886 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
4,033 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $67,623 after graduation. An average student at University of Portland will pay a net price of $35,683. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,285 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,182 after graduation. 98% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 0.40% which is lower than average.

Special Education Careers in OR

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 13% $49,950
Special Education Teachers 8% $83,120
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 7% $75,830
Special Education Professors 7% $79,600
Middle School Special Education Teachers 7% $81,280
Special Education Preschool Teachers 4% $76,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,864
General Education 767
Educational Administration 381
Teacher Education Subject Specific 246
Student Counseling 208
Multilingual Education 94
Other Education 87
Curriculum & Instruction 58

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