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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Portland State University ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #81 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 46 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 81 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 86 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 133 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 135 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 47 students received their master’s degree in public health from Portland State University. This makes it the #93 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #78 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of public health students who receive their bachelor's degree at Portland State University is $36,762. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,533 for all public health students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, public health students borrow a median amount of $43,779 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,250 for all public health majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public health program at Portland State University is $435 per month.
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 |
Learn more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
The public health program at Portland State University awarded 133 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% 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 bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the Portland State University public health bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Portland State University Online Learning page.
The public health program at Portland State University awarded 54 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 22% of these degrees went to men with the other 78% going to 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, 76% 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 health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 190 |
| Communication Sciences | 119 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.