by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Portland State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in civil eng.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #145 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from Portland State University. This makes it the #53 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2022, making the school the #71 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of civil eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at Portland State University is $67,509. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $69,566 for all civil eng students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Portland State University was $627 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $207 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,694 | $26,334 |
| Fees | $1,923 | $1,923 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 | $798 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,728 | $13,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,259 | $2,259 |
Learn more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
Of the 71 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Portland State University in 2021-2022, 65% were men and 35% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Portland State University civil eng bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Portland State University Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in Civil Engineering from Portland State University in 2021-2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 137 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 111 |
| Electrical Engineering | 58 |
| Materials Engineering | 36 |
| Computer Engineering | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.