by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Portland State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 499 |
| Master’s | 38 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 17 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Portland State University awarded 499 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Portland State University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,716 a year. This is below $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Portland State University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $26,983 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 |
Read more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 35% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University are 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86 |
| White | 302 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 58 |
Portland State University granted 277 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences, general in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (61%).
Portland State University conferred 79 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 61% to women and 39% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (58%).
Portland State University awarded 45 bachelor’s degrees in sociology, general in the most recent reporting year — 76% to women and 24% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (64%).
Portland State University awarded 27 bachelor’s degrees in urban studies/affairs in the latest year of data — 48% to women and 52% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (63%).
Portland State University awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in economics, general in the latest year of data — 36% to women and 64% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (52%).
Portland State University conferred 14 bachelor’s completions in anthropology, general recently — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).
Portland State University conferred 14 bachelor’s completions in geography in the latest year of data — 36% to women and 64% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).
Portland State University awarded 12 bachelor’s degrees in international relations and affairs in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (42%).
Portland State University granted 6 bachelor’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 17% to women and 83% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Portland State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 38 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 17 |
