Portland State University
Portland, OR · Public · 13,182 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$62K
In-state tuition
$12K
Out-of-state tuition
$33K
Graduation rate
53%
Acceptance rate
91%
Median debt
$14K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $21K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | — |
| ACT composite (median) | 21.0 |
| First-year retention | 76% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $53K |
| SAT math (median) | 550 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 500 |
| Undergraduate composition | 47% White · 6% Black · 23% Hispanic · 10% Asian |
| Official website | www.pdx.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering. | $81K | — |
| Computer Science. | $76K | $21K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $73K | $19K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $63K | $22K |
| Civil Engineering. | $61K | $19K |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | $56K | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $49K | $18K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $47K | $17K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $46K | $17K |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | $45K | — |
| Chemistry. | $44K | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | $44K | $20K |
Compare with similar colleges in — OR
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University | $15K | 68% | $14K | $68K |
| University of Oregon | $17K | 71% | $13K | $67K |
| Portland Community College | $5K | — | $7K | $49K |
| Chemeketa Community College | $7K | 19% | $7K | $45K |
| Lane Community College | $6K | 24% | $6K | $43K |
| Linn-Benton Community College | $8K | — | $7K | $47K |
| Clackamas Community College | $7K | — | $7K | $49K |
| Mt Hood Community College | $5K | 22% | $7K | $46K |
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