Portland State University
Portland, Oregon · Public · 13,182 undergraduates
Of 79 programs with reported earnings, 77 leave graduates out-earning a typical Oregon high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 180 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,655 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,752 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,981 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,993 |
| $110k and up | $19,112 |
| All families (average) | $9,552 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,063 | +$12,087 | clears the bar | $19,655 | 1.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $71,621 | +$34,645 | clears the bar | $19,901 | 0.6 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $77,091 | +$40,115 | clears the bar | $47,784 | 1.2 yrs |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,562 | +$15,586 | clears the bar | $21,914 | 1.4 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $50,949 | +$13,973 | clears the bar | $22,604 | 1.6 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $61,499 | +$24,523 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $59,961 | +$22,985 | clears the bar | $15,844 | 0.7 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $77,226 | +$40,250 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,934 | +$17,958 | clears the bar | $22,750 | 1.3 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $113,889 | +$76,913 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $58,109 | +$21,133 | clears the bar | $22,630 | 1.1 yrs |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $61,014 | +$24,038 | clears the bar | $33,391 | 1.4 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $58,860 | +$21,884 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1 yr |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $57,438 | +$20,462 | clears the bar | $16,476 | 0.8 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $68,274 | +$31,298 | clears the bar | $18,791 | 0.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 79 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 42% of students receive Pell grants · 53% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.