Salem is uniquely equipped with flexible and responsive workforce training resources to connect you to Salem’s job-ready workforce, including specialized or custom training programs.

Salem-Keizer Public Schools by the Numbers

Salem has an excellent K-12 school system with Grammy Award winning music programs and high-performing athletes that make Salem-Keizer Public Schools unique. A variety of education opportunities are available to Salem residents including charter schools and online schools.

Salem-Keizer Public Schools is the second-largest school district in Oregon.

• Over 38,720 students (Salem-Keizer at-a-glance district profile 2021- 22)
• Median class size is 22 (Oregon Department of Education Class Size Report February 2023)
• 81% high school, on-time, graduation rate (Salem-Keizer at-a-glance district profile 2021-22)

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Colleges, Universities and Vocational Schools

Located within an hour of Salem are several universities, colleges, and vocational schools that provide undergraduate and graduate programs. Students are linked with training in key emerging sectors through workforce training, a Career and Technical Education Center, and a new and growing public/private educational partnership.

Chemeketa Community College
Corban University
George Fox University
Western Oregon University
Willamette University