Here is an overview of the graduate program in urban studies at Portland State University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Portland State University among the top schools in the country for urban studies, ranked #36 out of 43 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 36 of 43 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools in Oregon | 1 of 1 |
Here is each degree level offered in urban studies at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Portland State University awarded 6 master’s degrees in urban studies.
Portland State University is not yet ranked for urban studies at the master’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of urban studies master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of urban studies master’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. Approximately 67% 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 urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Portland State University granted 6 master’s completions in urban studies/affairs in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Portland State University awarded 4 doctoral degrees in urban studies.
Portland State University is not yet ranked for urban studies at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 4 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in urban studies from Portland State University identified as women.
The largest share of urban studies doctoral degree graduates at Portland State University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 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 urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Portland State University awarded 4 doctoral completions in urban studies/affairs in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (75%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Portland State University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Urban Studies | 27 |