by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Portland State University ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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Portland State University was ranked #129 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for accounting 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 Accounting Graduate Certificate Schools | 10 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 63 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 126 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 129 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 188 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 205 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Portland State University is $58,069. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting 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 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 188 accounting students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Portland State University, about 43% were men and 57% 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Portland State University does not offer an online option for its accounting 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 accounting majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 363 |
| Marketing | 209 |
| Human Resource Management | 133 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 121 |
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | 44 |
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