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. In addition, we cover how Portland State University ranks in comparison to other schools with political science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #246 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 244 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 246 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 97 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in political science from Portland State University. This makes it the #163 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,173 a year. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, political science students borrow a median amount of $33,144 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all political science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $33,583.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 35% of political science bachelor's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% 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 political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Portland State University does not offer an online option for its political 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of political science master's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% 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 master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 247 |
| Economics | 65 |
| Sociology | 61 |
| Geography & Cartography | 55 |
| Anthropology | 41 |
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