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. Also, learn how Portland State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 21 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 247 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 256 degrees were handed out.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,093 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,446 for all social sciences students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $38,573 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,559 for all social sciences majors across 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 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 28% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 72% went to 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, 60% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 147 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 28 |
Portland State University does not offer an online option for its social sciences 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 social sciences majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 84 |
| Economics | 65 |
| Sociology | 61 |
| Geography & Cartography | 55 |
| Anthropology | 41 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.