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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Portland State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #4 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 79 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 190 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 213 degrees were handed out.
Health Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,709 a year. This is higher than $35,624, which is the national median for all health science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, health science students borrow a median amount of $36,775 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,345 for all health science majors across the country.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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.
The health science program at Portland State University awarded 190 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Portland State University does not offer an online option for its health science 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 195 |
| Communication Sciences | 119 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.