Architecture/Urban Planning at Portland State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Architecture/Urban Planning, take a look at what Portland State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Portland State University is in Portland, OR.
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Studying Online at Portland State University
Distance learning is available at Portland State University. Of 19,951 students, 3,460 (17%) studied exclusively online and 7,027 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Architecture/Urban Planning Rankings at Portland State University
Use these rankings to compare Portland State University’s Architecture/Urban Planning program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #25 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #34 of 42 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #73 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #179 of 224 |
Earnings for Architecture/Urban Planning Graduates from Portland State University
Those who finish Portland State University’s Architecture/Urban Planning program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,296 |
| 2 years | $50,345 |
| 3 years | $54,565 |
| 4 years | $64,363 |
| 5 years | $70,069 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Architecture/Urban Planning graduates from Portland State University earn a median of $64,363, compared with $56,923 for all Portland State University graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Architecture/Urban Planning graduates from Portland State University stands at $25,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Architecture/Urban Planning Graduates
Those who complete Architecture/Urban Planning program at Portland State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Architecture/Urban Planning majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $116,710 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Historians | $89,780 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Landscape Architects | $88,491 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $82,779 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $77,609 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $66,890 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,757 |
| Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate | $61,167 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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