Workforce

A regionally focused workforce

Greater Eugene places a regional focus on developing tomorrow’s workforce through educating young people on emerging industries and re-training mid-career professionals for high-demand careers. We have developed a strong bridge between the talent needs of thriving industries and offerings of educational programs through our community colleges, universities, and technical programs.

The UO’s Knight Campus has over 500 students receiving a unique blend of world-class technical training along with professional development skills in entrepreneurship and science communications. The UO also graduates more than 700 STEM students annually and has graduate education in bioengineering, chemistry, and biochemistry with specialized tracks in molecular sensors and biotechnology. This means the University of Oregon will be not only driving groundbreaking scientific research but also preparing a new generation of innovative scientists who will define our future.

Extensive and specific workforce data are available through Oregon Prospector. From occupation types and labor force demographics to information on wages and consumer expenditures, everything you need to know about doing business in Oregon can be found right here.

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University of Oregon

With an enrollment exceeding 23,000 students, the University of Oregon offers an impressive array of over 150 graduate degree and certificate programs, placing it among the top 20 institutions nationally across diverse fields such as education, environmental law, psychology, and sustainable business practices. At the forefront of scientific discovery, the UO’s Knight Campus is home to over 500 students who receive a unique blend of world-class technical training and professional development in entrepreneurship and science communications. Moreover, the university boasts a distinguished track record of graduating over 700 STEM students annually, with specialized education in bioengineering, chemistry, and biochemistry, including innovative tracks in molecular sensors and biotechnology. Through its cutting-edge research and commitment to nurturing the next generation of visionary scientists, the University of Oregon stands poised to shape the future of our world.

Oregon State University

Oregon State University stands as a pillar of educational distinction and forward-thinking research in our region. Boasting a robust enrollment exceeding 33,000 students, OSU is a public land-grant research university renowned for its comprehensive array of over 200 undergraduate degree programs, complemented by a diverse offering of graduate and doctoral degrees across various colleges. With a staggering $480 million in competitive research grants and contracts in 2023 alone, OSU wields a significant economic influence, contributing a remarkable $2.06 billion annually to the region. Notably, OSU’s College of Engineering ranks as the seventh-largest i