by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Portland State University compares to other colleges that offer economics.
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Portland State University holds a strong position among schools offering economics. More specifically it was ranked #334 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #59 in Far Western.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 1 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in Oregon | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 6 |
| Best Economics Schools in Oregon | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 27 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 59 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in the Far Western US Region | 91 |
| College Major Best Value | 91 |
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 96 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Far Western US Region | 112 |
During the most recent reporting year, Portland State University awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Portland State University report a median salary of $52,205 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, economics graduates take on a median debt of $24,949 in student loans. This is lower than $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 |
Learn more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 68% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. Approximately 52% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 67% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. Approximately 100% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at Portland State University.
This economics program at Portland State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 9 |
Portland State University granted 9 degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 22% to women and 78% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).