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 work.
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Portland State University was ranked #48 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social work majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 40 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 48 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 103 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 91 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 248 students received their master’s degree in social work from Portland State University. This makes it the #25 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2022, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Portland State University is $41,594. This is higher than $37,334, which is the national median for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 103 students earned a bachelor's degree in social work from Portland State University. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% 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, 62% 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 work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the Portland State University social work 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.
Graduates of the master's social work program at Portland State University make a median salary of $57,241. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $51,347.
Of the 260 social work students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Portland State University, about 14% were men and 86% 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, 69% 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 179 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Portland State University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.