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 sociology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #173 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 172 |
| Best Sociology Schools | 173 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Portland State University. This makes it the #142 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #31 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,708 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,105 for all sociology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, sociology students borrow a median amount of $36,396 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,603 for all sociology majors across the country.
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. 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.
Of the 53 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Portland State University in 2021-2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Portland State University does not offer an online option for its sociology 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.
Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Sociology from Portland State University in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 247 |
| Political Science & Government | 84 |
| Economics | 65 |
| Geography & Cartography | 55 |
| Anthropology | 41 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.