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. In addition, we cover how Portland State University ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #283 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Portland State University handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in history from Portland State University. This makes it the #84 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at Portland State University is $29,076. This is higher than $28,881, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, history students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,952 for all history majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Portland State University.
Of the 60 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Portland State University, about 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% 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 bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 10 students who earned a master's degree in History from Portland State University in 2020-2021, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Portland State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% 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 master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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