Urban Studies at Portland State University
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Portland State University is in Portland, OR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 37 urban studies graduations were recorded at Portland State University.
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Online Class Availability at Portland State University
Many students take online classes 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.
Urban Studies Rankings at Portland State University
Use these rankings to compare Portland State University’s Urban Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #8 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #11 of 12 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #13 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 43 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #8 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #11 of 12 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #13 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #36 of 43 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Urban Studies graduates from Portland State University stands at $36,850.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Urban Studies graduates at Portland State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Urban Studies graduates at Portland State University are 57% women (21) and 43% men (16).
Urban Studies Bachelor’s Program at Portland State University
Of the 27 bachelor’s urban studies degrees awarded at Portland State University, 48% were women (13) and 52% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Urban Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Urban Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University, below the national average of 51%.*
Urban Studies Master’s Program at Portland State University
Among the 6 master’s urban studies degrees awarded at Portland State University, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Urban Studies master’s degree recipients at Portland State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Urban Studies Doctoral Program at Portland State University
Of the 4 doctoral urban studies degrees awarded at Portland State University, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Urban Studies doctoral degree recipients at Portland State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 25% of Urban Studies doctoral degree recipients at Portland State University, below the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Urban Studies Concentrations at Portland State University
This Urban Studies program at Portland State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 37 |
Best-Paid Careers for Urban Studies Graduates
Those who complete Urban Studies program at Portland State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Urban Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $66,890 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $47,617 |
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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