Portland State University Graduate Schools

Portland State University (referred to as Portland State) is a Public, 4 years school located in Portland, OR. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Portland State University is $16,854 for Oregon residents and $22,296 for out-of-state students. The school has 4,747 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 21,609 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Portland State University (referred to as Portland State) is a Public, 4 years school located in Portland, OR. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The school is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (12/1/1956 - Current).
Portland State Directory Information
School NamePortland State University (Portland State)
Address724 SW Harrison, Portland, OR 97201
Phone503-725-3000
Webhttps://www.pdx.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.pdx.edu/undergraduate-admissions/freshman-how-when-to-apply
Financial Infohttps://www.pdx.edu/finaid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Portland State University is $16,854 for Oregon residents and $22,296 for out-of-state students. The school has 4,747 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 21,609 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 282 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, and Doctorate (Research).
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePublic, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$22,296
$16,854 for Oregon Residents
Student Population4,747
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, and Doctorate (Research)
Number of Programs282 graduate programs
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Portland State University is $16,854 for Oregon residents and $22,296 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $456 for Oregon residents and $683 for out-of-state students.
Portland State University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Portland State University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Portland State University is $16,854 for Oregon residents and $22,296 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are decreased by -7.13% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
Oregon ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2018-2019$11,178$1,410$17,010$1,410
2019-2020$11,718$1,500$17,847$1,500
2020-2021$14,652$1,641$22,143$1,641
2021-2022$14,817$1,701$22,308$1,701
2022-2023$15,048$1,806$20,490$1,806
The graduate school tuition & fees of Portland State is average compared to public graduate schools in Oregon. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,518 and the Oregon graduate tuition is $24,920 (public) / $21,885 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Portland State University$16,854$22,296
All Graduate Schools$16,002$19,518
Public$11,454$20,592
Private$19,594
Oregon Graduate Schools$18,989$22,287
Public$18,231$24,920
Private$21,885
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $17,751 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Portland State University. On-campus living costs are increased by 6.23% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $17,751. Off-campus living costs are increased by 6.23% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$13,215$2,502$13,215$2,502
2019-2020$13,611$2,502$13,611$2,502
2020-2021$13,500$3,210$13,500$3,210
2021-2022$13,500$3,210$13,500$3,210
2022-2023$14,940$2,811$14,940$2,811
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $456 for Oregon residents and $683 for other students at Portland State University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 1.04% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Oregon ResidentsOut-of-State
2018-2019$414$630
2019-2020$434$661
2020-2021$444$671
2021-2022$449$676
2022-2023$456$683

Graduate Programs at Portland State

Portland State University offers 188 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 2,480 students have completed their study at Portland State University.
Offered Degrees at Portland State University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree8001,525
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship250104
Post Bachelor's Degree830851
Total18802,480
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Portland State University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other) program with 395 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Social Work program with 260 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Chemistry program with 11 completers.
Portland State University offers 188 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 2,480 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 1,525 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 851 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 14 completers-
Environmental Science6-
Natural Resources Management and Policy8-
Architecture [+] 42 completers-
Architecture9$49,400
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning33$50,300
Communication and Journalism [+] 35 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric9-
Publishing26-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 77 completers-
Computer Science77-
Education [+] 391 completers$43,800
Education136$43,800
Curriculum and Instruction25$53,200
Educational Leadership and Administration71$40,700
Educational/Instructional Technology0-
Special Education and Teaching60$46,300
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services47$42,500
Early Childhood Education and Teaching27-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor25$23,000
Engineering [+] 159 completers-
Civil Engineering13$61,300
Computer Software Engineering0-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering0$90,700
Materials Engineering19-
Mechanical Engineering20-
Systems Engineering2-
Electrical and Computer Engineering105-
Engineering Technology [+] 19 completers-
Engineering/Industrial Management19-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 10 completers-
Foreign Languages and Literatures1-
Japanese Language and Literature4-
German Language and Literature1-
French Language and Literature1-
Spanish Language and Literature3-
English Language and Literature [+] 46 completers-
English Language and Literature8-
Writing0$33,600
Creative Writing22-
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing16-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 0 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies0-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 13 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences4-
Biostatistics9-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 65 completers-
Mathematics20-
Financial Mathematics36-
Statistics9-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 11 completers-
Biological and Physical Sciences0-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution4$38,800
Systems Science and Theory7-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0-
Physical Sciences [+] 15 completers-
Chemistry3-
Geology/Earth Science7-
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (other)0-
Physics5-
Psychology [+] 8 completers-
Psychology8-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 11 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies11-
Human Services [+] 309 completers-
Public Administration39$54,900
Public Policy Analysis10-
Social Work260$47,200
Social Sciences [+] 34 completers-
Social Sciences0-
Anthropology7-
Economics0-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics6-
Geography9-
Political Science and Government5-
Sociology5-
Urban Studies/Affairs2-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 14 completers-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts0-
Fine/Studio Arts5-
Music0-
Music Performance6-
Conducting3-
Keyboard Instruments0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 106 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist39-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management13-
Public Health30-
Environmental Health4-
Public Health Education and Promotion20-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)0-
Business [+] 132 completers-
Business Administration and Management50$77,900
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management20-
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management2-
Finance2$77,500
International Business/Trade/Commerce0-
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)23-
Real Estate22-
Taxation13-
History [+] 14 completers-
History14-
Total1,525
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 5 completers-
Environmental Studies5-
Environmental Science0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Computer Science1-
Education [+] 24 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction8-
Educational Leadership and Administration5-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration5-
Special Education and Teaching5-
Health Teacher Education1-
Mathematics Teacher Education0-
Engineering [+] 11 completers-
Civil Engineering1-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering0-
Mechanical Engineering4-
Electrical and Computer Engineering6-
Engineering Technology [+] 4 completers-
Engineering/Industrial Management4-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 8 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences8-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 4 completers-
Mathematics4-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 completers-
Systems Science and Theory1-
Physical Sciences [+] 15 completers-
Chemistry11-
Physics4-
Psychology [+] 9 completers-
Community Psychology9-
Human Services [+] 7 completers-
Public Policy Analysis4-
Social Work3-
Social Sciences [+] 9 completers-
Sociology3-
Urban Studies/Affairs6-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 6 completers-
Public Health6-
Total104
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 1 completers-
Natural Resource Economics1-
Natural Resources Management and Policy (other)0-
Architecture [+] 3 completers-
Environmental Design/Architecture1-
Architecture and Related Services (other)2-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 17 completers-
African Studies0-
Asian Studies/Civilization0-
European Studies/Civilization1-
Latin American Studies3-
Near and Middle Eastern Studies2-
African-American/Black Studies0-
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies5-
Women's Studies0-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)6-
Communication and Journalism [+] 0 completers-
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (other)0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 28 completers-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration24-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance3-
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)1-
Education [+] 429 completers-
Education1-
Educational Leadership and Administration0-
Adult and Continuing Education Administration12-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration6-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation0-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness2-
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (other)0-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching0-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)395-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education0-
Foreign Language Teacher Education1-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor12-
Engineering [+] 21 completers-
Computer Software Engineering0-
Computer Engineering (other)0-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering0-
Materials Engineering17-
Systems Engineering1-
Engineering (other)3-
Engineering Technology [+] 3 completers-
Engineering/Industrial Management3-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 1 completers-
Foreign Languages and Literatures0-
Linguistics0-
Russian Language and Literature1-
Turkish Language and Literature0-
Work and Family Studies [+] 57 completers-
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management12-
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services (other)11-
Child Development34-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 10 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)10-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Biostatistics0-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 2 completers-
Statistics0-
Applied Statistics, General2-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 36 completers-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution6-
Gerontology6-
International/Global Studies16-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)8-
Physical Sciences [+] 5 completers-
Hydrology and Water Resources Science5-
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (other)0-
Psychology [+] 3 completers-
Applied Behavior Analysis3-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 4 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies2-
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management2-
Human Services [+] 15 completers-
Public Administration6-
Public Policy Analysis (other)2-
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)7-
Social Sciences [+] 25 completers-
Demography and Population Studies1-
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics1-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography23-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0 completers-
Dance0-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 31 completers-
Communication Sciences and Disorders29-
Lactation Consultant0-
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling0-
Public Health2-
Business [+] 155 completers-
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management4-
Transportation/Mobility Management3-
Project Management9-
Accounting46$47,900
Business/Corporate Communications14-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies6-
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (other)8-
Human Resources Management and Services (other)8-
International Business/Trade/Commerce6-
Management Science9-
Real Estate14-
Taxation1-
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations22-
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations5-
Total851

Graduate Student Population at Portland State

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 5,105 students enrolled into Portland State University graduate schools where it has total 21,609 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 2,404 full-time and 2,701 part-time graduate students. By gender, 1,813 male and 3,292 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,1051,8133,292
Full-time2,4048701,534
Part-tme2,7019431,758
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 3,149 White (61.68%), 150 Black/African American (2.94%), 587 Hispanic (11.50%), 275 Asian (5.39%), and 944 students with other races. 557 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,1051,8133,292
American Indian/Native American421329
Asian27590185
Black/African American1506090
Hispanic587179408
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander927
White3,1491,0832,066
Two More24572173
Un-Known914447
Non-resident Alien557270287
Portland State University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 640 graduate students (12.54% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 670 graduate students (13.12% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total5,105
Enrolled Online Exclusively640
Enrolled Some Online Courses670
Not in Online Courses3,795
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Portland State University. 658 students are aged 20 to 24 (12.89% of total students), 1 students are aged below 20 (0.02%), 336 students are aged above 50 (6.58%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Portland State University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,1051,8133,292
Age 18-19101
Age 20-211275
Age 22-24646216430
Age 25-291,478496982
Age 30-341,096450646
Age 35-39720272448
Age 40-49815259556
Age 50-6430593212
Over 64311912
Age Un-Known110

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