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. In addition, we cover how Portland State University ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #93 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 93 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 93 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of philosophy students who receive their bachelor's degree at Portland State University is $24,124. This is less than $31,618, which is the national median of all philosophy majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Portland State University paid an average of $627 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $207 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Portland State University. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
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, 63% 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 philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Portland State University does not offer an online option for its philosophy 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 1 |
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