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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Portland State University compares to other colleges that offer civil engineering.
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Portland State University holds a strong position among schools offering civil engineering. In particular, it placed #184 out of 247 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #34 in Far Western.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Portland State University awarded 48 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
Civil Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at Portland State University earn a median of $75,460 a year. This is above $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Portland State University, civil engineering students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is above $26,475, the typical median for all majors at Portland State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $27,132 |
| Fees | $2,004 | $2,004 |
Read more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 79% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. About 48% of graduates 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 civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of civil engineering master’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering master’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. Approximately 69% of graduates 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 civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in civil engineering from Portland State University identified as men.
The largest share of civil engineering doctoral degree graduates at Portland State University are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a doctoral in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the civil engineering majors at Portland State University.