by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about 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 #6 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Portland State University among the top schools in the country for political science & government, coming in at #508 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 508 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Oregon | 6 of 7 |
The table below lists every degree level available for political science & government at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 79 |
| Master’s | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Portland State University conferred 79 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
Portland State University holds a strong position among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University earn a median of $44,469 a year. This is below $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Portland State University, political science & government students borrow a median amount of $23,818 in student loans. This is below $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 |
Find out more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 39% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University were White. About 58% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Portland State University awarded 79 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 61% to women and 39% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (58%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Portland State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 5 |
