by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Portland State University stacks up against peers offering liberal arts general studies.
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Portland State University holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts general studies. More specifically it was ranked #401 out of 483 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #57 in Far Western.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Portland State University conferred 230 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Portland State University report a median salary of $36,892 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, liberal arts general studies students borrow a median amount of $30,250 in student loans. This is higher than $26,475, the typical median for all majors at Portland State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table 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, 32% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University were White. Roughly 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 general studies.
| 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 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts general studies majors at Portland State University.
The liberal arts general studies program at Portland State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 230 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 11 |
Portland State University conferred 230 degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 68% to women and 32% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (63%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Portland State University granted 11 degrees in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other in the latest year of data — 45% to women and 55% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).