Educational Attainment
36.4% of Oregon adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, close to the national average.
Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year (FRED GCT1502OR).
| Indicator | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's or higher (%) | 36.4 | 35 |
Schools
Oregon has about 1,280 public K-12 schools serving roughly 195 school districts statewide.
Public schools reporting teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Public school enrollment (K-12)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
| Indicator | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Schools per 100k residents | 30 | 31 |
Universities
Oregon's higher education system includes the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon State University in Corvallis, and Portland State University.
College and graduate school students
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, undergraduate + graduate/professional, B14001 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-year universities | 7 | 130 |
- •Oregon State University in Corvallis is a leading research and land-grant institution.
Graduation Rates
Oregon's high school graduation rate is about 81.3%, below the national average.
Adults 25+ with a high school diploma or higher
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B15003 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate (%) | 81.3 | 87 |
Student Enrollment
Oregon's public K-12 enrollment is approximately 545,000 students, having declined slightly since the pandemic.
People enrolled in school (age 3+)
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B14001 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| K-12 enrollment (millions) | 0.545 | 49.4 |
Student-Teacher Ratios
Oregon's student-teacher ratio is about 18.9:1, among the highest (least favorable) in the nation.
Students per full-time teacher (public schools)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Full-time-equivalent public school teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
| Indicator | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Student-teacher ratio | 18.9 | 15.4 |