by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Portland State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in urban studies.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for urban studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in urban studies. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in urban studies from Portland State University. This makes it the #19 most popular school for urban studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in urban studies in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Urban Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,870 a year. This is higher than $40,294, which is the national median for all urban studies bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Portland State University paid an average of $627 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $207 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 urban studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from Portland State University. Of these graduates, 31% were men and 69% 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 urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Portland State University urban studies 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.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in urban studies from Portland State University in 2022 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 urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban studies majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 247 |
| Political Science & Government | 84 |
| Economics | 65 |
| Sociology | 61 |
| Geography & Cartography | 55 |
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