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Portland State University was ranked #306 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for health professions majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Portland State University handed out 401 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 336 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 109 students received their master’s degree in health professions from Portland State University. This makes it the #328 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2021, making the school the #631 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Portland State University.
Of the 401 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in health professions from Portland State University in 2021, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 55 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 |
| White | 192 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 51 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 109 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in health professions from Portland State University. About 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 213 |
| Public Health | 186 |
| Communication Sciences | 102 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 28 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 1 |
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