by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on University of Portland, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more.
University of Portland awards degrees and credentials ranging from bachelor’s degrees up to its highest offering, the doctor’s degree - professional practice.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | — |
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 1,624 undergraduate · 348 graduate (1,972 total)
The most popular majors at University of Portland, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 986 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 233 |
| Education, General. | 71 |
| Biology, General. | 68 |
| Psychology, General. | 58 |
Among University of Portland programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $82,660 |
| Computer Science. | $68,456 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $68,084 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $64,479 |
| Civil Engineering. | $63,261 |
Browse every major at University of Portland, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 986 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. · Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. · Geriatric Nurse/Nursing. |
233 | $82,660 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. ↳ Health and Wellness, General. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. ↳ Management Science. |
40 | $52,438 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Finance, General. |
39 | $50,727 |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
39 | $36,799 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
32 | $64,479 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
22 | $58,067 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Education, General. | 71 | $49,241 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. ↳ Educational Leadership and Administration, General. · Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. |
27 | NA |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Elementary Education and Teaching. · Secondary Education and Teaching. |
26 | $33,345 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. ↳ Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. |
10 | NA |
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Special Education and Teaching, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering. | 50 | $61,009 |
| Civil Engineering. ↳ Civil Engineering, General. |
16 | $63,261 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. ↳ Electrical and Electronics Engineering. |
13 | $68,084 |
| Engineering, General. | 2 | NA |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. ↳ Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
68 | $27,707 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. ↳ Biochemistry. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 58 | $26,239 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
17 | $29,843 |
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
16 | $28,078 |
| Economics. ↳ Economics, General. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | 33 | $68,456 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. ↳ Organizational Communication, General. |
21 | $32,196 |
| Communication, General. | 9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Science. · Environmental Studies. |
23 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 21 | $31,031 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 17 | $26,345 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
12 | $24,737 |
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Spanish Language and Literature. |
13 | $33,044 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
6 | NA |
| Applied Mathematics. ↳ Applied Mathematics, General. |
3 | $51,789 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | 6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. |
3 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Area Studies. ↳ French Studies. · German Studies. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ General Studies. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. ↳ Theology/Theological Studies. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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