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 #3 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Portland State University as a strong choice for public & social service, placing at #172 out of 861 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools | 172 of 861 |
| Best Public Administration & Social Service Schools in Oregon | 3 of 10 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in public & social service at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 94 |
| Master’s | 310 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
The public & social service field at Portland State University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 366 |
| Public Administration | 27 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 20 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 10 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Portland State University conferred 94 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
Portland State University ranks competitively among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Portland State University report a median salary of $55,382 a year. This is lower than $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Portland State University, public & social service students accumulate a median of $23,937 in student loans. This is lower than $26,475, the typical median for all majors at Portland State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table 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.
Among recent graduates, 21% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University were White. Roughly 55% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Portland State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 310 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Public & Social Service | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public & Social Service | 11 |
