Below are the key facts about this program at Portland State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Portland State University as a strong choice for general psychology, coming in at #402 out of 1,317 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 402 of 1,317 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in Oregon | 5 of 13 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general psychology at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 391 |
| Master’s | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Portland State University awarded 391 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
Portland State University is a solid choice among schools offering general psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
General Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University report a median salary of $40,458 a year. This is below $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Portland State University, general psychology graduates take on a median debt of $24,499 in student loans. This is lower 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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Among recent graduates, 26% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University were White. Approximately 61% 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 general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78 |
| White | 240 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 31 |
Portland State University granted 391 bachelor’s completions in psychology, general in the latest year of data — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (61%).
Graduate study is also available at Portland State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Psychology | 10 |