by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Portland State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 6 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 public health, coming in at #259 out of 427 schools nationally.Ranking Rank Best Public Health Schools 259 of 427 Best Public Health Schools in Oregon 6 of 7
Here is each degree level offered in public health at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.Degree Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s 99 Master’s 71 Doctoral 10 Graduate Certificate 1
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Portland State University conferred 99 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
Portland State University ranks competitively among schools offering public health at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Public Health graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $56,841 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, public health students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,475, the typical median for all majors at Portland State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $8,685 $27,132 Fees $2,004 $2,004
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In the most recent graduating class, 19% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. About 42% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Portland State University awarded 66 bachelor’s degrees in community health and preventive medicine in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (42%).
Portland State University conferred 29 bachelor’s degrees in health services administration recently — 76% to women and 24% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (38%).
Portland State University conferred 4 bachelor’s degrees in public health education and promotion in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Portland State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.Graduate Level Annual Graduates Master’s Degrees in Public Health 71 Doctoral Degrees in Public Health 10 Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public Health 1
