Portland State University is a four-year, public school located in Portland, Oregon. The school focuses on the bachelor's or higher degrees and it also has vocational programs. You can check all offered degrees and programs at its area of study page.

A total of 21,609 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 52%. Portland State University offer 303 programs and, among them, 22 programs are for certificate programs.


2024 Average Costs of Attendance

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees are $28,257 at Portland State University. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $1,200. The total cost of attendance is $46,167 when a student lives on-campus and $46,167 when a student lives off-campus.

2024 Average Costs of Attendance
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Tuition & Fees$28,257$28,257
Books & Supplies$1,200$1,200
Room & Board$13,500$13,500
Other Living Expenses$3,210$3,210
Total Cost of Attendace (COA)$46,167$46,167
1The tuition & fees are based on out-of-state rates.

Vocational Programs Information

Total Number of Vocational Programs
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Overall ProgramsNOT OFFERED193NOT OFFERED

Portland State University offers 22 certificate and vocational programs through 1-year certificate and 2-Years Certificate programs. All certificate programs are conducted on-site education.

We note again Portland State University mainly offers bachelor's and graduate degrees. Check its area of study page for all degrees and program information at the school. The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.

List of Vocational Programs at Portland State University

Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Natural Resources Management and Policy (other)NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Asian Studies/CivilizationNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano StudiesNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language InstructorNOT OFFERED 16 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Foreign Languages and LiteraturesNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Russian Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Foodservice Systems Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)NOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
International/Global StudiesNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sustainability StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Applied EconomicsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Art History, Criticism and ConservationNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Communication Sciences and DisordersNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 24 NOT OFFERED
Lactation ConsultantNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Communication Sciences and DisordersNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 24 NOT OFFERED
Lactation ConsultantNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Organizational LeadershipNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business/Corporate CommunicationsNOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (other)NOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
International Business/Trade/CommerceNOT OFFERED 15 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Management ScienceNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 18 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

On-Campus Student Services

Portland State University provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

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