Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Portland State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in public policy.
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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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of public policy master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of public policy master’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. About 67% 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 policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of public policy doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of public policy doctoral degree graduates at Portland State University are White. About 83% 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 policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at Portland State University.
This public policy program at Portland State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 15 |
| Public Policy Analysis, Other | 5 |
Portland State University granted 15 degrees in public policy analysis, general in the most recent reporting year — 53% to women and 47% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (73%).
Portland State University conferred 5 completions in public policy analysis, other recently — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).