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. We've also included details on how Portland State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #262 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #4 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Portland State University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in economics from Portland State University. This makes it the #113 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,245 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, economics students borrow a median amount of $24,949 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Portland State University.
Of the 64 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from Portland State University in 2020-2021, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from Portland State University in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 256 |
| Political Science & Government | 99 |
| Sociology | 72 |
| Geography & Cartography | 50 |
| Anthropology | 38 |
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