Social Sciences at Portland State University
Portland, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 275 graduates a year
Portland State University graduates in social sciences earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Portland State University Compares for Social Sciences
All 87 colleges reporting social sciences 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 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $103,229 | $112,767 | #1 | $61,389 |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $91,917 | $87,486 | #2 | $49,016 |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $78,996 | $69,564 | #5 | $56,540 |
| 4 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $75,745 | $72,094 | #4 | $41,062 |
| 5 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $75,301 | $69,261 | #6 | $57,538 |
| 6 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $71,052 | $76,249 | #3 | $50,653 |
| 7 | Towson University Towson, MD | $68,242 | $59,890 | #15 | $37,934 |
| 8 | Whittier College Whittier, CA | $64,736 | $58,906 | #18 | $20,660 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $64,307 | $58,515 | #19 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $63,772 | $55,972 | #26 | $44,773 |
| … | |||||
| 40 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $54,069 | $54,989 | #31 | $43,431 |
| 41 | Colorado State University Global Aurora, CO | $53,311 | $49,856 | #57 | $46,384 |
| 42 | Bethel University Saint Paul, MN | $52,907 | $50,538 | #55 | — |
| 43 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $52,562 | $52,872 | #38 | $35,093 |
| 44 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $52,520 | $55,376 | #28 | $43,217 |
| 45 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $52,095 | $47,403 | #65 | $23,704 |
| 46 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $52,063 | $53,939 | #35 | $34,490 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Portland State University social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,093 one year after graduating and $52,562 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Portland State University rank for social sciences?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Portland State University ranks #43 by median pay four years after graduation, and #38 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Portland State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for social sciences ($53,366), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,914.
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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.