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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #192 on College Factual's Best Schools for foreign languages & linguistics list. It is also ranked #6 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 182 |
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools | 192 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 104 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Portland State University. This makes it the #105 most popular school for foreign languages & linguistics master’s degree candidates in the country.
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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 87 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Portland State University. About 33% were men and 67% 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 foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Portland State University does not offer an online option for its foreign languages & linguistics 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a master's degree in foreign languages & linguistics from Portland State University. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a master's in foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at Portland State University.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 37 |
| Linguistics & Comparative Literature | 28 |
| East Asian Languages | 23 |
| Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages | 6 |
| Germanic Languages | 5 |
| Middle Eastern Semitic Languages | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 608 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 233 |
| English Language & Literature | 142 |
| Communication & Journalism | 119 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 117 |
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