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Portland State University
Portland, OR · Public · General
Portland State University is a public institution in Portland, OR. With a 91% admission rate. Enrolls 13,619 students, offers 51 programs with earnings data, and has a 53% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
91%
SAT Combined (75th)
—
Enrollment
13,619
Completion Rate
53%
Cost of Attendance
$22,449
In-State Tuition
$11,238
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,138
Programs
51
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 51 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($22K)
Showing 51 of 51 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $87,259 | — | $22,449 | 3.9x | |
| 2 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $82,853 | $104,747 | $22,449 | 3.7x | |
| 3 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $78,669 | $126,086 | $22,449 | 3.5x | |
| 4 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,079 | $88,755 | $22,449 | 3.3x | |
| 5 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,509 | $87,595 | $22,449 | 3.0x | |
| 6 | PhysicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,749 | $84,248 | $22,449 | 2.8x | |
| 7 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,069 | $74,599 | $22,449 | 2.6x | |
| 8 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,859 | $80,287 | $22,449 | 2.4x | |
| 9 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,358 | $76,365 | $22,449 | 2.3x | |
| 10 | Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,696 | $73,873 | $22,449 | 2.2x | |
| 11 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,865 | $61,635 | $22,449 | 2.1x | |
| 12 | Urban Studies/AffairsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,870 | — | $22,449 | 2.0x | |
| 13 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,401 | $54,626 | $22,449 | 2.0x | |
| 14 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,594 | $56,234 | $22,449 | 1.9x | |
| 15 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,395 | $67,800 | $22,449 | 1.8x | |
| 16 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,230 | — | $22,449 | 1.8x | |
| 17 | Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,831 | $58,152 | $22,449 | 1.7x | |
| 18 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,709 | — | $22,449 | 1.7x | |
| 19 | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,585 | $64,305 | $22,449 | 1.7x | |
| 20 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,427 | $68,456 | $22,449 | 1.7x | |
| 21 | Biological and Physical SciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,419 | $65,769 | $22,449 | 1.7x | |
| 22 | Public HealthBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,762 | $54,207 | $22,449 | 1.6x | |
| 23 | Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,615 | $61,116 | $22,449 | 1.6x | |
| 24 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,395 | $84,800 | $22,449 | 1.6x | |
| 25 | Geography and CartographyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,330 | $45,964 | $22,449 | 1.6x |
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