Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Portland State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in ethnic studies.
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Portland State University is a solid choice among schools offering ethnic studies. In particular, it placed #94 out of 103 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #36 in Far Western.
During the most recent reporting year, Portland State University awarded 20 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
Ethnic Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,164 a year. This is lower than $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Portland State University, ethnic studies graduates take on a median debt of $26,500 in student loans. This is above $26,475, the typical median for all majors at Portland State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $27,132 |
| Fees | $2,004 | $2,004 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 15% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University were White. About 60% 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 ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the ethnic studies majors at Portland State University.
This ethnic studies program at Portland State University offers the following related majors:
Portland State University awarded 16 completions in ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies, other recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (81%).
Portland State University granted 5 completions in african-american/black studies in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (40%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Portland State University granted 3 completions in hispanic-american, puerto rican, and mexican-american/chicano studies in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (100%).
Portland State University awarded 2 completions in american indian/native american studies in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
Portland State University granted 2 degrees in women’s studies recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).