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. Also, learn how Portland State University compares to other colleges that offer anthropology.
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Portland State University ranks competitively among schools offering anthropology. In particular, it placed #186 out of 236 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #41 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Portland State University handed out 14 bachelor’s degrees in anthropology.
Anthropology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,877 a year. This is lower than $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Portland State University, anthropology graduates take on a median debt of $23,500 in student loans. This is below $26,475, the typical median for all majors at Portland State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of anthropology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of anthropology bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University were White. Approximately 79% 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 anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of anthropology master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology master’s degree graduates at Portland State University were White. Roughly 88% 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 master’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the anthropology majors at Portland State University.