by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Portland State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 4 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 social work, coming in at #102 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 102 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Oregon | 2 of 7 |
Here is each degree level available for social work at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 84 |
| Master’s | 275 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Portland State University awarded 84 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Portland State University is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 2 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 19 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 82 |
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,481 a year. This is above $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Portland State University, social work students borrow a median amount of $25,624 in student loans. This is below $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 |
Find out more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 18% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University are 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Graduate study is also available at Portland State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 275 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Work | 7 |
