Is Portland State University worth it?
Portland State University is a public, four-year institution in Portland, Oregon (large city). It awarded 5,699 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, social work and teacher education and professional development.
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Federal context for Portland State University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$41,313
Median earnings 4 years after
$62,060
Median earnings 10 years after
$57,906
Average net price
$9,552
Completion rate
53%
Completions (2024)
5,699
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
13,182
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | $57,241 | $77,091 | 387 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $51,358 | $71,621 | 362 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $33,179 | $49,063 | 343 |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $35,093 | $52,562 | 219 |
| Education, General | Master's | $50,274 | $61,014 | 212 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $41,395 | $61,499 | 211 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $36,762 | $58,860 | 186 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $45,401 | $58,109 | 180 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $23,253 | $50,949 | 179 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $58,069 | $77,226 | 179 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $78,669 | $113,889 | 174 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $52,859 | $79,727 | 167 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $49,696 | $68,274 | 165 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $29,468 | $54,934 | 155 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $35,143 | $59,232 | 148 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 389 |
| Social Work | Master's | 275 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | Post-bacc certificate | 263 |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 223 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 174 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 158 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 127 |
| Education, General | Master's | 127 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 123 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 119 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 18% | 14,343 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 15% | 12,225 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11% | 8,894 |
| Manufacturing | 8% | 6,087 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 5,841 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 6% | 4,916 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 4,748 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 4,569 |
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Sources: federal figures for Portland State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Oregon. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page