by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Portland State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Portland State University highly for social sciences, placing at #580 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 580 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Oregon | 7 of 10 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 499 |
| Master’s | 38 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 17 |
The social sciences area of study at Portland State University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | 277 |
| Political Science and Government | 84 |
| Sociology | 52 |
| Geography and Cartography | 42 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 37 |
| Economics | 34 |
| Anthropology | 22 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Portland State University awarded 499 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Portland State University is in the top 15% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,716 a year. This is below $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Portland State University, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $26,983 in student loans. This is higher than $26,475, the typical median for all majors at Portland State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $27,132 |
| Fees | $2,004 | $2,004 |
Read more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 35% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. Approximately 61% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86 |
| White | 302 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 58 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Portland State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 38 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 17 |
