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General Public Health Schools in Oregon

285 students earned General Public Health degrees in Oregon in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Public Health is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 93 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Public Health Majors in Oregon

General Public Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 148
Master’s Degree 115
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

In Oregon, a general public health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general public health majors in Oregon is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.2%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.2%
  • White: 52.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.4%
  • Other Races: 14.0%
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Jobs for General Public Health Grads in Oregon

10,210 people in the state and 687,060 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general public health.

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Wages for General Public Health Jobs in Oregon

General Public Health grads earn an average of $56,230 in the state and $59,660 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Oregon that offer general public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,035 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $84,979 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,719 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.69 years to complete their degree at Portland State University. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid.

#4

Pacific University

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

Graduates earn an average $42,858 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
1,866 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

General Public Health Careers in OR

Some of the careers general public health majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $122,630
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $105,690
Community Health Workers 14% $40,790

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to general public health.

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Public Health Education & Promotion 99
Community Health & Preventive Medicine 97
Medical Physics 51
Health Services Administration 41
Behavioral Aspects of Health 9
Environmental Health 8
International Public Health 5
Other Public Health 1

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