by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Portland State University stacks up against peers offering liberal arts & humanities.
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Portland State University ranks competitively among schools offering liberal arts & humanities. In particular, it placed #1,161 out of 1,453 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #208 in Far Western.
During the most recent reporting year, Portland State University conferred 230 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts & humanities.
Liberal Arts & Humanities students who finish a bachelor’s at Portland State University report a median salary of $36,892 a year. This is below $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Portland State University, liberal arts & humanities students accumulate a median of $30,250 in student loans. This is higher than $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 |
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Among recent graduates, 32% of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University were White. Approximately 63% 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 liberal arts & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 146 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 28 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the liberal arts & humanities majors at Portland State University.
The liberal arts & humanities program at Portland State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 241 |