by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Portland State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Portland State University among the top schools in the country for economics, ranked #404 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 404 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Oregon | 6 of 6 |
Here is each degree level offered in economics at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
| Master’s | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Portland State University awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Portland State University holds a strong position among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 6 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 59 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 331 |
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Portland State University report a median salary of $52,205 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, economics graduates take on a median debt of $24,949 in student loans. This is lower than $26,475, the typical median for all majors at Portland State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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, 68% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. Approximately 52% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Portland State University conferred 6 bachelor’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 17% to women and 83% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Portland State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 3 |
