Publishing at Portland State University
Portland, OR · Master's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Portland State University graduates in publishing earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 71% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Portland State University Compares for Publishing
All 5 colleges reporting publishing earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $70,038 | $61,371 | #3 | $58,819 |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $68,796 | $65,480 | #1 | $48,633 |
| 3 | Pace University New York, NY | $65,229 | $62,084 | #2 | $41,812 |
| 4 | Emerson College Boston, MA | $61,304 | $53,985 | #5 | $44,046 |
| 5 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $58,153 | $58,496 | #4 | $23,449 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Portland State University publishing graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,449 one year after graduating and $58,153 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Portland State University rank for publishing?
Among 5 colleges reporting earnings for publishing graduates, Portland State University ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #4 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is publishing at Portland State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for publishing ($63,992), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.