Sociology Schools In Oregon
There are 13 accredited sociology schools in Oregon for faculty who teach sociology classes to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in sociology in the state of Oregon, which encompasses sociology training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Sociology
- Masters degree in Sociology
- PhD degree in Sociology
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Professional Trends
Oregon Vs. National Sociology Employment
| Oregon | 130 |
| National | 21,140 |
Of all of the sociology professionals in the country, nearly 1% are in the state of Oregon.
Employment Growth for Sociology professionals In Oregon
| 100 | 130 | 120 | 120 | 130 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Oregon, sociology is a growing field. In Oregon, 30 more sociology professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of sociology professionals has grown by 30%. This growth is faster than the national trend for sociology professionals which shows a 8% increase in the number of sociology professionals working around the nation.
Sociology VS. All Professions salaries in Oregon
| $72,030 | $75,280 | $74,600 | $80,450 | $81,150 |
| $45,036 | $46,427 | $47,124 | $48,511 | $50,274 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Sociology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The salaries paid to sociology professionals are growing in Oregon. Sociology professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $72,030 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $81,150 in 2010.
Salary percentiles for Sociology professionals in Oregon
10th percentile |
$44,580 |
25th percentile |
$54,500 |
50th percentile |
$75,110 |
75th percentile |
$105,320 |
90th percentile |
$136,740 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 11%. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. Within the field of sociology, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid sociology professionals earning 207% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Oregon state.
Average Salaries for Sociology professionals and related professions in Oregon
Counseling |
$51,977 |
Criminology |
$62,050 |
Forensic Psychology |
$80,065 |
Mental Health |
$39,496 |
Psychology |
$80,065 |
School Psychology |
$67,740 |
Sociology |
$81,150 |
Sports Psychology |
$67,740 |
In Oregon, sociology professionals make, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Sociology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Oregon
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
14 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 17 |
As the number of sociology professionals is increasing in Oregon state, the number of students graduating from the 13 accredited sociology schools in Oregon state is also increasing. In Oregon, there were 449 graduates in 2006. And there were 474 graduates from sociology courses in 2010.
This represents a 6% increase in the number of sociology degree or certificate school graduates in Oregon state. Most of these graduates, or 82%, earned a bachelor's degree in sociology.