Engineering at Portland State University
If you are interested in studying Engineering, consider the program at Portland State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Portland State University is in Portland, OR.
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Online & Distance Learning at Portland State University
Distance learning is available at Portland State University. Among 19,951 students, 3,460 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,027 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Portland State University
Rankings can help you compare Portland State University’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oregon | #3 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #6 of 9 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #66 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #69 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #288 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #381 of 681 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #66 of 109 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #69 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #288 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #381 of 681 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Portland State University
Students who complete Portland State University’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,536 |
| 2 years | $71,011 |
| 3 years | $74,919 |
| 4 years | $84,576 |
| 5 years | $96,089 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Portland State University earn a median of $84,576, compared with $56,923 for all Portland State University graduates — about 49% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from Portland State University comes in at $31,218.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at Portland State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.