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 #297 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 297 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 298 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 $24,612. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,217 for all history students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Portland State University paid an average of $627 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $207 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,694 | $26,334 |
| Fees | $1,923 | $1,923 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 | $798 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,728 | $13,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,259 | $2,259 |
Learn more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
The history program at Portland State University awarded 55 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 69% of these degrees went to men with the other 31% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Portland State University does not offer an online option for its history bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Portland State University Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students graduated with a master's degree in history from Portland State University. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Portland State University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.