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 economics.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #190 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 84 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 91 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 187 |
| Best Economics Schools | 190 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 64 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in economics from Portland State University. This makes it the #113 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Portland State University is $47,865. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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, 57 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Portland State University. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% 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, 51% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the Portland State University economics 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, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in economics from Portland State University. About 67% were men and 33% 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, 83% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 247 |
| Political Science & Government | 84 |
| Sociology | 61 |
| Geography & Cartography | 55 |
| Anthropology | 41 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.