by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Portland State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in architecture.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #58 on College Factual's Best Schools for architecture list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Portland State University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in general architecture. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in architecture from Portland State University. This makes it the #16 most popular school for architecture master’s degree candidates in the country.
Architecture majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,692 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $46,312 for all architecture students.
Graduates of the master's architecture program at Portland State University make a median salary of $48,151. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $53,394.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, architecture students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all architecture bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,672.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the architecture majors at Portland State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of architecture bachelor's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's in architecture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 architecture majors earned their master's degree from Portland State University. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in 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 architecture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Urban & Regional Planning | 31 |
| Environmental Design | 5 |
| Architecture (Other) | 3 |
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