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, and more. In addition, we cover how Portland State University ranks in comparison to other schools with public policy programs.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #45 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in public policy from Portland State University. This makes it the #53 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Portland State University paid an average of $627 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 |
Learn more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
Portland State University does not offer an online option for its public policy bachelor’s degree program 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 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in public policy from Portland State University in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Portland State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a master's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 45 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 25 |
| Other Public Administration | 7 |
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