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. We've also included details on how Portland State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #240 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 235 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 240 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 365 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 405 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Portland State University. This makes it the #185 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Portland State University is $33,179. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, psychology students borrow a median amount of $51,785 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Portland State University is $448 per month.
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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 365 students earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Portland State University. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
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, 56% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66 |
| White | 205 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 43 |
Online degrees for the Portland State University psychology 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in psychology from Portland State University. About 25% were men and 75% were 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, 75% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 12 |
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