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 me.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #201 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Portland State University handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 115 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in me from Portland State University. This makes it the #102 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2021, making the school the #117 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
ME majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,670 a year. This is less than $65,190, which is the national median of all me majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's me program at Portland State University make a median salary of $77,465. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $81,943.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, me students borrow a median amount of $29,113 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all me majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Portland State University.
Of the 117 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Portland State University in 2020-2021, 91% were men and 9% 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, 64% 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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 9 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 students earned a master's degree in me from Portland State University. About 37% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% 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 me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 114 |
| Civil Engineering | 102 |
| Electrical Engineering | 81 |
| Computer Engineering | 23 |
| Environmental Engineering | 21 |
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