Despite the prevalence of the lumber industry, Oregon college students are finding diverse career opportunities in the “Beaver State”. Working professionals are now heading back to school in order to secure promotions and find more satisfying occupations in Oregon. Colleges and universities are making it easier than ever before to maintain work and personal responsibilities while earning a college degree in Oregon.
Graduates of Oregon Colleges and Universities find Employment with Prominent Oregon Businesses
Recent decades have seen a decrease in the lumber industry and an increase in the computer and electronic industries of Oregon. Oregon college graduates working in the technology industry are sometimes said to now be working in the “Silicon Forest.” Printing, publishing, and tourism provide additional employment opportunities in Oregon. Some of Oregon’s most prominent employers include:
- Intel, Oregon’s largest private employer.
- Genentech located in Hillsboro, OR.
- Nike headquartered in Beaverton, OR.
- Graphic Arts Center Publishing headquartered in Portland, OR.
- Harry and David Operations Corporation headquartered in Medford, OR.
Expanding Population Ignites a Growing Economy for Oregon University Students
Oregon’s state population has increased 20.2% since the 2000 census. Tourism continues to grow as well to locations, such as the Oregon Caves National Monument and Lewis and Clark National and State Historical Parks. The most recent economic statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Census Bureau reveal:
- The 2005 Oregon gross state product was $145.3 billion.
- The September, 2006 Oregon unemployment rate was 5.1%.
- 1,790,500 people are employed in Oregon.
- The 2004 – 2005 Oregon median household income was $43,262, only $3,000 behind the national average.
Oregon Colleges and Universities Now Offering Flexible Programs for Working Professionals
Thanks to advanced technology, Oregon college students now have the option of attending campus-based degree programs or online degree programs. Flexible combinations of campus-based and online education are available through Oregon schools, such as:
Kaplan University: Oregon Online Degree Programs.
University of Phoenix: Tigard College Campus, Salem University Campus, Hillsboro College Campus, Clackamas University Campus, and Online Programs.
ITT Technical Institute: Portland College Campus and Online Programs.
For an extensive list of Oregon colleges and universities, students are encouraged to explore College-Pages.com, the leading education and career resource website. Prospective students will also find links to informative articles about making education and career decisions in the state of Oregon.
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