by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Portland State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Portland State University among the top schools in the country for urban studies, ranked #33 out of 40 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 33 of 40 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools in Oregon | 1 of 1 |
Here is each degree level offered in urban studies at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Portland State University awarded 27 bachelor’s degrees in urban studies.
Portland State University is among the very best schools in the country for urban studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 1 |
| Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 9 |
| Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Portland State University, urban studies graduates take on a median debt of $36,850 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 |
Learn more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of urban studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The largest share of urban studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. Approximately 63% 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 urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Portland State University awarded 27 bachelor’s degrees in urban studies/affairs recently — 48% to women and 52% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (63%).
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 Urban Studies | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Urban Studies | 4 |