by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Portland State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in public admin.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #99 on College Factual's Best Schools for public admin list.
In 2021, 43 students received their master’s degree in public admin from Portland State University. This makes it the #75 most popular school for public admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Admin majors graduating with a master's degree from Portland State University make a median salary of $56,109 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public admin graduates with a master's is $51,006.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at Portland State University.
Of the 43 students who earned a master's degree in Public Administration from Portland State University in 2020-2021, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a master's in public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 32 |
| Public Policy | 25 |
| Other Public Administration | 1 |
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