by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Portland State University compares to other colleges that offer political science & government.
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Portland State University is a solid choice among schools offering political science & government. In particular, it placed #459 out of 602 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #70 in Far Western.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Portland State University awarded 79 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Political Science & Government graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University earn a median of $44,469 a year. This is below $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Portland State University, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $23,818 in student loans. This is below $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 |
Find out more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 39% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University were White. About 58% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of political science & government master’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. About 80% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science & government majors at Portland State University.
The political science & government program at Portland State University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government, General | 84 |
Portland State University awarded 84 degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).