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. Also, learn how Portland State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #104 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Portland State University handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 118 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 248 students received their master’s degree in social work from Portland State University. This makes it the #25 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2021, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Portland State University is $29,548. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,866 for all social work students.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from Portland State University make a median salary of $50,385 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $44,064.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, social work students borrow a median amount of $25,624 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all social work bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Portland State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 91 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from Portland State University. About 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Portland State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Of the 248 students who graduated with a Master’s in social work from Portland State University in 2021, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 163 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 28 |
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