Portland State University (PSU)
Portland, ORMost Popular Majors
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7%Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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7%Social Sciences
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6%Psychology
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4%Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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4%Business Administration and Management
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4%Accounting
All Majors & Degrees
Agriculture and Natural Resources
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science | ||
| Environmental Studies | ||
| General Natural Resources Management and Policy | ||
| Natural Resource Economics |
Arts & Humanities
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic Language and Literature | ||
| Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | ||
| Art/Art Studies | ||
| Chinese Language and Literature | ||
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning | ||
| Conducting | ||
| Creative Writing | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ||
| English Language and Literature | ||
| Environmental Design/Architecture | ||
| Film, Cinema, Video, Movie Studies | ||
| Fine/Studio Arts | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | ||
| French Language and Literature | ||
| General Music | ||
| German Language and Literature | ||
| History | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ||
| Linguistics | ||
| Music Performance | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | ||
| Other Visual and Performing Arts, Other | ||
| Philosophy | ||
| Russian Language and Literature | ||
| Sculpture | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | ||
| Voice and Opera |
Business
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | ||
| Business Administration and Management | ||
| Finance | ||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | ||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ||
| Logistics and Materials Management | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ||
| Other Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | ||
| Other Finance and Financial Management Services | ||
| Real Estate | ||
| Transportation/Transportation Management |
Communication & Media
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ||
| Graphic Design | ||
| Other Communication, Journalism and Related Programs |
Education
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Adult and Continuing Education Administration | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | ||
| Early Childhood Education | ||
| Education | ||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ||
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | ||
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | ||
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | ||
| Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services | ||
| Secondary Education | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | ||
| Special Education and Teaching | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor |
Engineering
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | ||
| Computer Engineering | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | ||
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | ||
| Engineering Technology | ||
| Engineering/Industrial Management | ||
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Other Computer Engineering | ||
| Other Engineering | ||
| Systems Engineering |
Family and Consumer Science Professions
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | ||
| Other Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services |
Health & Medical Services
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences | ||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | ||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | ||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | ||
| Other Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | ||
| Other Public Health | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion |
Interdisciplinary Studies
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | ||
| Gerontology | ||
| Other Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | ||
| Systems Science and Theory |
Life Science
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences |
Mathematics and Statistics
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | ||
| Statistics |
Natural Sciences
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | ||
| Geology/Earth Science | ||
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | ||
| Other Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | ||
| Physics |
Security and Protective Service Careers
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies |
Social Sciences
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| African-American/Black Studies | ||
| Anthropology | ||
| Economics | ||
| Geographic Information Systems and Cartography (GIS) | ||
| Geography | ||
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican- American/Chicano Studies | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | ||
| Latin American Studies | ||
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | ||
| Political Science and Government | ||
| Psychology | ||
| Social Sciences | ||
| Sociology | ||
| Urban Studies/Affairs | ||
| Women's Studies |
Social Work
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Community Organization and Advocacy | ||
| Public Administration | ||
| Social Work |
Technology
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance (CIS, Internet Security) | ||
| Other Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services |
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PSU Ratings & Reviews
Overall Rating for Academics:
Rated 4.5 of 5 Stars 4 Reviews
50% of students gave Portland State University 5 stars in Academics.
Student Ratings
Amanda Katz Student at This School - Grad Year 2015
I really enjoy classes and my teachers all know me by name, I figured that going into college would be big huge lecture halls, but actually all of my classes are the same size as the classes i took in high school, if not smaller. The workload is also generally easy. Work days i have little homework and weekend I normally have a 2 paragraph analysis and reading. It's nothing like I thought it would be.
Student at This School - Grad Year 2015
All of the professors that I have had really enjoy what they teach, and they are excited to pass on their knowledge. I have found that no matter how big the class is the professors still care about every student that is willing to put in the effort.
PSU Academic Details
| Academic Calendar | Quarter |
|---|---|
| Average Freshman GPA | 2.80 |
| Retention Rate | 74% |
| Minimum GPA to Graduate | 2.50 |
| Carnegie Class | Research Universities (high research activity) |
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| Orientation Month(s) | Orientation for new students held in August and September. |
Specialty Study Options
- Double Majors
- Independent Study
- Accelerated Study
- Honors Program
- Internships
- Certificate Programs
Domestic Off-Campus Semester-Away Programs
- Domestic Exchange Schools
- American Studies Program (Washington, DC)
Cooperative Education Programs
- Art
- Business
- Computer Science
- Education
- Engineering
- Health Professions
- Humanities
- Natural Science
- Social/Behavioral Science
- Technology
Pre-Professional Programs
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Veterinary
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Pre-Dentistry
- Pre-Optometry
- Other: agriculture, forestry, allied health
Class Sizes at Portland State University
- Fewer than 20 Students: 36%
- 50 - 100 Students: 10%
- 20 - 49 Students: 51%
- 100+ Students: 2%
| Fewer than 20 Students | 36% |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 Students | 10% |
| 20 - 49 Students | 51% |
| 100+ Students | 2% |
Faculty Ethnic Diversity
- Caucasian: 76
- Unknown and Other: 13
- Latino: 4
- Asian: 4
- African American: 2
- American Indian or Alaska native: 1
| Caucasian | 76 |
|---|---|
| Unknown and Other | 13 |
| Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 4 |
| African American | 2 |
| American Indian or Alaska native | 1 |
Faculty at Portland State University
| Total Faculty | 1,769 |
|---|---|
| Student-to-Faculty Ratio | 20 |
| Full-Time Professors | 2,166 |
| Male Faculty | 887 |
| Part-Time Professors | 1,014 |
| Women Faculty | 882 |
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