by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Portland State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Portland State University highly for general social sciences, coming in at #89 out of 158 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 89 of 158 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools in Oregon | 3 of 3 |
The following degree levels are granted in general social sciences at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 277 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Portland State University conferred 277 bachelor’s degrees in general social sciences.
Portland State University is a solid choice among schools offering general social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
General Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,084 a year. This is lower than $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Portland State University, general social sciences students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is above $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.
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of general social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of general 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 general social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 168 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Portland State University conferred 277 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (61%).
