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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #82 on College Factual's Best Schools for public administration & social service list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 128 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 123 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 307 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from Portland State University. This makes it the #27 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in public administration & social service in 2022, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 128 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public administration & social service from Portland State University. About 21% were men and 79% were 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, 59% 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 public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Portland State University does not offer an online option for its public administration & social service 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 309 students graduated with a master's degree in public administration & social service from Portland State University. About 19% were men and 81% 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, 68% 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 public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 210 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at Portland State University.
Public Administration & Social Service students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 45 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 25 |
| Public Policy | 16 |
| Other Public Administration | 7 |
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