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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #184 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 277 bachelor's degrees in engineering. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 312 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 178 students received their master’s degree in engineering from Portland State University. This makes it the #81 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in engineering in 2022, making the school the #153 most popular school in the United States for this category of 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 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, 277 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in engineering from Portland State University. About 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Portland State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% 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 bachelor's in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 150 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 27 |
Portland State University does not offer an online option for its engineering 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 159 engineering students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Portland State University, about 67% were men and 33% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 73 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at Portland State University.
Engineering students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 137 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 111 |
| Civil Engineering | 85 |
| Electrical Engineering | 58 |
| Materials Engineering | 36 |
| Computer Engineering | 26 |
| Environmental Engineering | 9 |
| Systems Engineering | 3 |
| Other Engineering | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 223 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 144 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 102 |
| Physical Sciences | 81 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 68 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.