by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Portland State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Portland State University as a strong choice for sociology, ranked #371 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 371 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in Oregon | 4 of 4 |
Here is each degree level available for sociology at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Portland State University handed out 45 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
Portland State University is in the top 15% of the country for sociology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 4 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 67 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 317 |
Sociology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University report a median salary of $39,581 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, sociology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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 |
Read more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 24% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University were White. Roughly 64% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at Portland State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 5 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 2 |
