by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in engineering at Portland State University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Graduate Certificate 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 engineering, placing at #398 out of 696 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 398 of 696 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Oregon | 6 of 9 |
Here is each degree level granted in engineering at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 183 |
| Master’s | 165 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
This engineering field at Portland State University breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
During the most recent reporting year, Portland State University awarded 165 master’s degrees in engineering.
Portland State University is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 3 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 37 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 212 |
In the most recent graduating class, 71% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of engineering master’s degree graduates at Portland State University are Non-Resident Alien. About 57% 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 master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 94 |
| Other Races | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Portland State University handed out 8 doctoral degrees in engineering.
Portland State University is not currently ranked for engineering at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 8 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in engineering from Portland State University were men.
The majority of engineering doctoral degree graduates at Portland State University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 38% 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 doctoral in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Portland State University conferred 16 graduate certificate degrees in engineering.
Portland State University is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 31 |
For the most recent academic year available, 69% of engineering graduate certificate degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The largest share of engineering graduate certificate degree graduates at Portland State University were White. About 56% 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 graduate certificate in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Portland State University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering | 183 |