by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of 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 public & social service.
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Portland State University ranks competitively among schools offering public & social service. Specifically, it ranked #155 out of 865 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #39 in Far Western.
During the most recent reporting year, Portland State University conferred 94 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Portland State University report a median salary of $55,382 a year. This is lower than $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Portland State University, public & social service students accumulate a median of $23,937 in student loans. This is lower than $26,475, the typical median for all majors at Portland State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table 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.
Among recent graduates, 21% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University were White. Roughly 55% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of public & social service master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service master’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. About 68% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 211 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Among recent graduates, 38% of public & social service doctoral degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service doctoral degree graduates at Portland State University are White. Roughly 62% 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 doctoral in public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public & social service majors at Portland State University.
This public & social service program at Portland State University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 366 |
| Public Administration | 27 |
| Public Policy | 20 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 10 |
| Other Public Administration | 5 |