by our College Data Analytics TeamWhats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Portland Community College — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.
Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:
The student-to-faculty ratio at Portland Community College is about average at 18 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. At Portland Community College, 31% of instructors are full time, close to the national average of 47%.
For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.
Portland Community College offers 48 majors with reported completions across 22 broad fields of study.
Degrees offered at Portland Community College are summarised below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
The most popular majors at Portland Community College, measured by graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,901 |
| Precision Metal Working | 267 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 260 |
| Computer Programming | 197 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 172 |
For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.
Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Portland Community College:
Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life: