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 philosophy programs.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #72 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Portland State University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,484 a year. This is less than $28,602, which is the national median of all philosophy majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $24,072 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,250 for all philosophy majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Portland State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 77% of philosophy bachelor's degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% 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 philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 1 |
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