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. We've also included details on how Portland State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in education.
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The education major at Portland State University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Education. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 173 students received their master’s degree in education from Portland State University. This makes it the #21 most popular school for education 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 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.
Portland State University does not offer an online option for its education 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.
Graduates of the master's education program at Portland State University make a median salary of $50,274. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,157.
The education program at Portland State University awarded 136 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% 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 master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 422 |
| Educational Administration | 99 |
| Special Education | 80 |
| Student Counseling | 47 |
| Teaching English or French | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.