by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Portland State University ranks in comparison to other schools with international relations programs.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #134 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 110 |
| Best International Relations & National Security Schools | 134 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is an increase of 54% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
International Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,253 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,507 for all international relations students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Portland State University paid an average of $627 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $207 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,694 | $26,334 |
| Fees | $1,923 | $1,923 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 | $798 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,728 | $13,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,259 | $2,259 |
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Of the 20 students who earned a bachelor's degree in International Relations & National Security from Portland State University in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's in international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Portland State University does not offer an online option for its international relations bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Portland State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international relations majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 247 |
| Political Science & Government | 84 |
| Economics | 65 |
| Sociology | 61 |
| Geography & Cartography | 55 |
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