by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Portland State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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Portland State University is in the top 10% of the country for liberal arts. More specifically it was ranked #108 out of 1,154 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 108 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 223 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 232 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,253 a year. This is less than $36,340, which is the national median of all liberal arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $42,494 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,782 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
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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 |
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The liberal arts program at Portland State University awarded 223 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 136 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 28 |
Online degrees for the Portland State University liberal arts 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Portland State University.
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