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Special Education Schools in Oregon

In 2020-2021, 250 students earned their Special Ed degrees in OR.

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 160
Associate Degree 43
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 16
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 16
Bachelor’s Degree 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

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: 3.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.2%
  • White: 66.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 12.0%
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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
49% Graduation Rate
23,640 Total Students

54% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,498. Graduates earn an average $42,719 after graduation.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,214. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,328 Total Students

A typical student attending Chemeketa Community College will pay a net price of $6,338. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,702 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,047.

#5

Pacific University

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

An average student at Pacific will pay a net price of $32,045. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
717 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. An average student at Bushnell University will pay a net price of $20,318. The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $63,653 a year. The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,978 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

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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