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 me.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #168 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 117 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in me from Portland State University. This makes it the #102 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #117 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at Portland State University is $73,079. This is higher than $70,726, which is the national median for all me 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 87% of me bachelor's degrees went to men and 13% went to 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, 58% 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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Portland State University does not offer an online option for its me 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.
ME majors graduating with a master's degree from Portland State University make a median salary of $97,958 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all me graduates with a master's is $92,526.
Of the 20 me students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Portland State University, about 80% were men and 20% 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, 70% 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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 111 |
| Civil Engineering | 85 |
| Electrical Engineering | 58 |
| Materials Engineering | 36 |
| Computer Engineering | 26 |
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