by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in psychology at Portland State University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 3 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Portland State University as a strong choice for psychology, coming in at #503 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 503 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Oregon | 8 of 19 |
The following degree levels are granted in psychology at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 391 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
This psychology area of study at Portland State University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 401 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 18 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Portland State University handed out 10 master’s degrees in psychology.
Portland State University is a solid choice among schools offering psychology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 4 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 65 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 337 |
All of the 10 students who graduated with a master’s degree in psychology from Portland State University were women.
The majority of psychology master’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. Roughly 60% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Portland State University conferred 8 doctoral degrees in psychology.
Portland State University is not currently ranked for psychology at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of psychology doctoral degree graduates at Portland State University were White. About 75% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Portland State University awarded 10 graduate certificate degrees in psychology.
Portland State University holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 52 |
Every one of the 10 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in psychology from Portland State University identified as women.
The largest share of psychology graduate certificate degree graduates at Portland State University were White. Approximately 90% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Portland State University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 391 |