Portland State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Portland State University at a glance

• 13,182

  students enrolled

• 6,339

  degrees and certificates a year

• 53%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $9,552

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,694 in state, $26,334 out of state

• $46,937

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $57,906

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  85% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Portland State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Multnomah County, where the college is.

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• 881

  open professional jobs

• 81

  entry level

  4 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  37 jobs

• 5.1%

  unemployment in Multnomah County

  2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $86,247

  median household income

  Multnomah County

• 51%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, social sciences, which lead to finance (117 open), sales (94 open), operations (130 open), marketing (38 open), human resources (45 open), strategy (9 open).

Hiring most: Oregon Health & Science University (34), Legacy Health (20), Keen Footwear (18), Amazon (16), Deckers Outdoor (16), Panthalassa (14), Boly:Welch (13), Williams-Sonoma (13).

What they hire for: Engineering (132), Operations (130), Finance (117), Sales (94), Clinical (47), Human Resources (45). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Portland-Metro Workforce Development Board.

• Central City Concern - Employment Access CenterPortland · 503-226-7387 · Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm (except on Holidays, closed on weekends)
• WorkSource GreshamPortland · 503-669-7112 · Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Worksource Portland Metro N/NEPortland · 503-280-6046 · Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
• WorkSource Portland Metro SoutheastPortland · 503-772-2300 · 8am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• Chemeketa Community CollegeSalem · 6,610 students
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• Mt Hood Community CollegeGresham · 3,856 students
• Western Oregon UniversityMonmouth · 3,103 students
• Oregon Institute of TechnologyKlamath Falls · 2,892 students
• Southern Oregon UniversityAshland · 2,751 students

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Common questions

How big is Portland State University?

Portland State University enrolls about 13,182 students and is a public 4-year institution in Portland, Oregon. It awards about 6,339 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Portland State University?

53% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Portland State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,937 six years after entry and $57,906 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Portland State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Portland State University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (certificate, bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Portland State University?

881 open professional jobs are listed in Multnomah County, 81 of them entry level and 4 saying no experience is needed. Oregon Health & Science University has the most openings.