Number of Programs with Completers

The following table summarizes the offered degrees and programs with number of programs and number of completers.
By degrees/certificates, 4,241 Bachelor's, 1,525 Master's, 104 Doctorate (research), and 851 Post-BS Certificate were awareded by Portland State.
Number of ProgramsNumber of Online ProgramsNumber of Completers
Bachelor's8904,241
Master's8001,525
Doctorate (research)250104
Post-BS Certificate830851
Total28206,727

Best Major Programs (Ranked in U.S. Colleges)

The following table shows the best programs at Portland State University based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
BachelorMaster
Bachelor Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Computer Science$78,100
Electrical and Electronics Engineering$67,600
Mechanical Engineering$61,000
Civil Engineering$52,700
Finance$48,900
Master Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Electrical and Electronics Engineering$90,700
Business Administration and Management$77,900
Finance$77,500
Civil Engineering$61,300
Public Administration$54,900

Popular Programs with Most Completers

The following table lists the popular programs at Portland State University based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2022-2023.
Bachelor'sPost-graduateMaster's

Major Programs by Offered Degree

The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at Portland State by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate (Research)Post-Bachelor's
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 48 completers$24,500
Environmental Studies17-
Environmental Science31-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture 57 completers-
Architecture57$36,500
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies 19 completers-
African-American/Black Studies2$30,300
American Indian/Native American Studies7-
Women's Studies6-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 83 completers$31,400
Speech Communication and Rhetoric83$31,400
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies 17 completers-
Recording Arts Technology/Technician17-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 174 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences6-
Computer Science168$78,100
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 13 completers-
Special Education and Teaching13-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 277 completers-
Civil Engineering71$52,700
Computer Engineering26-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering58$67,600
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering9-
Mechanical Engineering113$61,000
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 82 completers$25,300
Linguistics24-
Chinese Language and Literature0-
Japanese Language and Literature18-
Russian Language and Literature5-
German Language and Literature3-
French Language and Literature6$26,800
Spanish Language and Literature24-
Arabic Language and Literature2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies 60 completers-
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (other)60-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 93 completers$24,300
English Language and Literature76$24,300
Creative Writing17-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 177 completers$26,600
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies177$26,600
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 201 completers$29,300
Biology/Biological Sciences175$29,300
Biochemistry26-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 70 completers$38,100
Mathematics70$38,100
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 139 completers$28,400
Biological and Physical Sciences113$28,400
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution9-
International/Global Studies15-
Data Science, General2-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0$26,300
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies 22 completers$23,200
Philosophy21$23,200
Jewish/Judaic Studies1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 46 completers-
Chemistry18-
Geology/Earth Science13$32,100
Physics15-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 356 completers$28,100
Psychology356$28,100
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 151 completers$33,600
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies151-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 128 completers-
Community Organization and Advocacy25$28,800
Social Work103$35,300
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 487 completers$30,100
Social Sciences203$30,100
Anthropology33$23,400
Economics43$35,900
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics13-
Geography23$30,000
International Relations and Affairs18$28,000
Political Science and Government77$26,500
Sociology52$30,100
Urban Studies/Affairs25-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 295 completers-
Dance0-
Graphic Design105-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts14-
Film/Cinema/Video Studies68$20,000
Art/Art Studies0$22,300
Fine/Studio Arts55-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation14-
Sculpture0-
Music0-
Music Performance19-
Music Theory and Composition4-
Musicology and Ethnomusicology0-
Voice and Opera2-
Visual and Performing Arts (other)14-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 223 completers-
Health and Wellness41-
Audiology/Audiologist51-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management3-
Public Health Education and Promotion2-
Community Health and Preventive Medicine103-
Health Services Administration22-
Public Health (other)1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 824 completers-
Business Administration and Management155$44,200
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management83-
Accounting185$45,600
Finance100$48,900
Finance and Financial Management Services (other)0-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration82$40,800
Management Information Systems0-
Marketing/Marketing Management204$38,400
Real Estate0-
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)15$36,700
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 55 completers-
History55$26,600
Total4,241
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 14 completers-
Environmental Science6-
Natural Resources Management and Policy8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture 42 completers-
Architecture9$49,400
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning33$50,300
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 35 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric9-
Publishing26-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 77 completers-
Computer Science77-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 391 completers$43,800
Education136$43,800
Curriculum and Instruction25$53,200
Educational Leadership and Administration71$40,700
Educational/Instructional Technology0-
Special Education and Teaching60$46,300
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services47$42,500
Early Childhood Education and Teaching27-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor25$23,000
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 159 completers-
Civil Engineering13$61,300
Computer Software Engineering0-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering0$90,700
Materials Engineering19-
Mechanical Engineering20-
Systems Engineering2-
Electrical and Computer Engineering105-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 19 completers-
Engineering/Industrial Management19-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 10 completers-
Foreign Languages and Literatures1-
Japanese Language and Literature4-
German Language and Literature1-
French Language and Literature1-
Spanish Language and Literature3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 46 completers-
English Language and Literature8-
Writing0$33,600
Creative Writing22-
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing16-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 0 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 13 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences4-
Biostatistics9-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 65 completers-
Mathematics20-
Financial Mathematics36-
Statistics9-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 11 completers-
Biological and Physical Sciences0-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution4$38,800
Systems Science and Theory7-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 15 completers-
Chemistry3-
Geology/Earth Science7-
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (other)0-
Physics5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 8 completers-
Psychology8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 11 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies11-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 309 completers-
Public Administration39$54,900
Public Policy Analysis10-
Social Work260$47,200
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 34 completers-
Social Sciences0-
Anthropology7-
Economics0-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics6-
Geography9-
Political Science and Government5-
Sociology5-
Urban Studies/Affairs2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 14 completers-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts0-
Fine/Studio Arts5-
Music0-
Music Performance6-
Conducting3-
Keyboard Instruments0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 106 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist39-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management13-
Public Health30-
Environmental Health4-
Public Health Education and Promotion20-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 132 completers-
Business Administration and Management50$77,900
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management20-
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management2-
Finance2$77,500
International Business/Trade/Commerce0-
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)23-
Real Estate22-
Taxation13-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 14 completers-
History14-
Total1,525
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 5 completers-
Environmental Studies5-
Environmental Science0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 1 completers-
Computer Science1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 24 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction8-
Educational Leadership and Administration5-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration5-
Special Education and Teaching5-
Health Teacher Education1-
Mathematics Teacher Education0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 11 completers-
Civil Engineering1-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering0-
Mechanical Engineering4-
Electrical and Computer Engineering6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 4 completers-
Engineering/Industrial Management4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 8 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 4 completers-
Mathematics4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 1 completers-
Systems Science and Theory1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 15 completers-
Chemistry11-
Physics4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 9 completers-
Community Psychology9-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 7 completers-
Public Policy Analysis4-
Social Work3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 9 completers-
Sociology3-
Urban Studies/Affairs6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 6 completers-
Public Health6-
Total104
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 1 completers-
Natural Resource Economics1-
Natural Resources Management and Policy (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture 3 completers-
Environmental Design/Architecture1-
Architecture and Related Services (other)2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies 17 completers-
African Studies0-
Asian Studies/Civilization0-
European Studies/Civilization1-
Latin American Studies3-
Near and Middle Eastern Studies2-
African-American/Black Studies0-
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies5-
Women's Studies0-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 0 completers-
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 28 completers-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration24-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance3-
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 429 completers-
Education1-
Educational Leadership and Administration0-
Adult and Continuing Education Administration12-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration6-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation0-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness2-
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (other)0-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching0-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)395-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education0-
Foreign Language Teacher Education1-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor12-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 21 completers-
Computer Software Engineering0-
Computer Engineering (other)0-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering0-
Materials Engineering17-
Systems Engineering1-
Engineering (other)3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology 3 completers-
Engineering/Industrial Management3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1 completers-
Foreign Languages and Literatures0-
Linguistics0-
Russian Language and Literature1-
Turkish Language and Literature0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies 57 completers-
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management12-
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (other)11-
Child Development34-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 10 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)10-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 0 completers-
Biostatistics0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 2 completers-
Statistics0-
Applied Statistics, General2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 36 completers-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution6-
Gerontology6-
International/Global Studies16-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 5 completers-
Hydrology and Water Resources Science5-
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 3 completers-
Applied Behavior Analysis3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 4 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies2-
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 15 completers-
Public Administration6-
Public Policy Analysis (other)2-
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 25 completers-
Demography and Population Studies1-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics1-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography23-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 0 completers-
Dance0-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 31 completers-
Communication Sciences and Disorders29-
Lactation Consultant0-
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling0-
Public Health2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 155 completers-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management4-
Transportation/Mobility Management3-
Project Management9-
Accounting46$47,900
Business/Corporate Communications14-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies6-
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (other)8-
Human Resources Management and Services (other)8-
International Business/Trade/Commerce6-
Management Science9-
Real Estate14-
Taxation1-
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations22-
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations5-
Total851