by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Portland State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Writing Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 46 |
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 82 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in writing studies. This is an increase of 143% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in writing from Portland State University. This makes it the #107 most popular school for writing 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 writing majors earned their bachelor's degree from Portland State University. Of these graduates, 53% were men and 47% 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, 65% 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 writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Portland State University does not offer an online option for its writing 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.
Writing majors graduating with a master's degree from Portland State University make a median salary of $41,170 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $41,249.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 writing majors earned their master's degree from Portland State University. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% 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 writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 87 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.