Portland State University
Portland State University Review
Degree Overview
Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Portland State University.
*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
* Number of people in 2019 that graduated with this degree and study level
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Online Programs
Check out the online programs offered at Portland State University.
Accreditation Information
Specialized Institution Accreditations
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
- Health Services Administration (HSA) - Graduate programs in health services administration
- Health Management and Policy (HMP) - Graduate Program in Health Management and Policy
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language (Intensive English Language Program (IELP))
Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPBG) - Baccalaureate and Graduate level programs offered outside a school of public health
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
* Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 9 Reviews-
Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2012I am not sure I know how to answer that question- but, I found my education at PSU to be very valuable.
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Alumni
MA - Nonprofit Management, Class of 1982Various ones - depending on the major
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Alumni
Business Administration - Accounting, Class of 1982Many of the instructors were worked in the field of accountancy
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Alumni
English Lit., Class of 2010They believe they provide many, they in fact provide none.
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Alumni
Russian Language, Class of 2010I didn't really think of my school that way, ever. So I am not sure how to answer here.
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 9 Reviews-
Alumni
Masters in education, Class of 1992Too long ago to be relevant
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2012It is an urban state school so it is relatively diverse, especially for the area (Pacific Northwest).
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Alumni
Arts and Letters, Class of 2005Liberal, open, easy to navigate
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Alumni
Business Administration - Accounting, Class of 1982Commuter school - not much student activity as students came to class and the went to jobs
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2010older population. most students live off campus and commute.
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 9 Reviews-
Alumni
B.S., Class of 1980Average quality facilities, little student housing
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2012It varies- some of the buildings are very new and high-tech, others are very old and a bit run-down. In general, though, I was pleased with the facilities.
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Alumni
MA - Nonprofit Management, Class of 1982Very good - up to date
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Alumni
Business Administration - Accounting, Class of 1982Since I was in school, the dining halls, classrooms and dorms have been improved.
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2010old but adequate. new library, old science labs.
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Alumni
English Lit., Class of 2010Indulgent, as though education were about rock-climbing gyms and Taco-Bell as opposed to actual learning. They feel like misappropriation of public funds.
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Alumni
Russian Language, Class of 2010Good facilities as far as labs, and the classrooms are much like any classroom you'd expect.
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 9 Reviews-
Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2012I'm not sure, as I was not really involved in those aspects of the university.
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Alumni
Business Administration - Accounting, Class of 1982Beta Alpha Psi - Accounting Fraternity was big in the business school - OSPIRG was also big for student involvement
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Alumni
Psychology, Class of 2010not sure. i didn't join any groups
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Alumni
English Lit., Class of 2010The Ooligon Press working-press publishing program was fantastic, until the university gutted it for its profit in 2011.
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Alumni
Russian Language, Class of 2010I have no idea. I just finished my degree there. I didn't really interact with groups.
Questions & Answers
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