by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Portland State University ranks in comparison to other schools with compsci programs.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #111 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 168 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 211 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 87 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Portland State University. This makes it the #45 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #71 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at Portland State University is $78,669. This is higher than $70,400, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Portland State University was $627 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $207 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,694 | $26,334 |
| Fees | $1,923 | $1,923 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 | $798 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,728 | $13,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,259 | $2,259 |
Learn more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
Of the 168 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in compsci from Portland State University in 2022, 85% were men and 15% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Portland State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 30 |
Portland State University does not offer an online option for its compsci bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Portland State University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's compsci program at Portland State University make a median salary of $105,287. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $107,251.
Of the 77 students who earned a master's degree in Computer Science from Portland State University in 2021-2022, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Software & Applications | 24 |
| Computer Information Systems | 10 |
| Information Technology | 3 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.