by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Portland State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Portland State University as a strong choice for liberal arts general studies, coming in at #1,036 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 1,036 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Oregon | 8 of 18 |
The following degree levels are granted in liberal arts general studies at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 230 |
| Certificate | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Portland State University conferred 230 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Portland State University is among the very best schools in the country for liberal arts general studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Liberal Arts General Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Portland State University report a median salary of $36,892 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, liberal arts general studies students borrow a median amount of $30,250 in student loans. This is higher than $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 |
Learn more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 32% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University were White. Roughly 63% 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 liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 146 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 28 |
Portland State University awarded 230 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (63%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Portland State University conferred 11 certificate degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Portland State University is not currently ranked for liberal arts general studies at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of liberal arts general studies certificate degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies certificate degree graduates at Portland State University were White. About 73% 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 liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Portland State University granted 11 certificate degrees in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other recently — 45% to women and 55% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (73%).
