Portland State University Acceptance Rate & Chances VERIFIED · federal data
Oregon (West) · 13,182 undergrads · ~37 avg class size · 17:1 student-faculty · $31,074/yr sticker
public Tier 5
Median earnings (10yr)
$57K
CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site.
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Career outcomes · 1 sources
Median graduate earnings · 1.5 yrs to pay back 4 yrs of cost.
From federal College Scorecard data.
Where this leads
Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.
- Tech: Intel, IBM, Oracle offices in Portland metro; solid engineering pipeline
- Outdoor/Sportswear: Columbia Sportswear, Nike (Beaverton), REI headquarters nearby; strong recruiting
- Public sector: Oregon state agencies, ODOT, City of Portland; local advantage
- Nonprofits/NGOs: Strong regional presence; lower pay but easier entry than coasts
- Environmental consulting: Strong regional firms (ERM, Jacobs); PNW focus advantages entry
About Portland State University
Urban Oregon public with strong community/urban-studies focus.
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