by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Portland State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Portland State University among the top schools in the country for civil engineering, ranked #199 out of 254 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 199 of 254 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in Oregon | 4 of 5 |
The following degree levels are offered in civil engineering at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Portland State University conferred 48 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
Portland State University holds a strong position among schools offering civil engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Civil Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at Portland State University earn a median of $75,460 a year. This is above $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Portland State University, civil engineering students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is above $26,475, the typical median for all majors at Portland State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $27,132 |
| Fees | $2,004 | $2,004 |
Read more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 79% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The majority of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. About 48% 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 bachelor’s in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at Portland State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Civil Engineering | 3 |
