by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Portland State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Portland State University as a strong choice for ethnic studies, coming in at #109 out of 124 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools | 109 of 124 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Schools in Oregon | 3 of 3 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in ethnic studies at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Certificate | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Portland State University conferred 20 bachelor’s degrees in ethnic studies.
Portland State University is a solid choice among schools offering ethnic studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 3 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 36 |
| Best Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 93 |
Ethnic Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,164 a year. This is lower than $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Portland State University, ethnic studies graduates take on a median debt of $26,500 in student loans. This is above $26,475, the typical median for all majors at Portland State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $27,132 |
| Fees | $2,004 | $2,004 |
Learn more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 15% of ethnic studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of ethnic studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University were White. About 60% 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 ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Portland State University granted 12 bachelor’s completions in ethnic, cultural minority, gender, and group studies, other in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
Portland State University conferred 3 bachelor’s degrees in hispanic-american, puerto rican, and mexican-american/chicano studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (100%).
Portland State University granted 2 bachelor’s completions in american indian/native american studies recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Portland State University conferred 2 bachelor’s completions in women’s studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Portland State University conferred 1 bachelor’s degree in african-american/black studies in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, Portland State University conferred 4 certificate degrees in ethnic studies.
Portland State University has not been ranked for ethnic studies at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of ethnic studies certificate degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of ethnic studies certificate degree graduates at Portland State University were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 50% 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 certificate in ethnic studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Portland State University granted 4 certificate completions in african-american/black studies in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Graduate study is also available at Portland State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Ethnic Studies | 4 |
