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Portland State University
Overview
Portland State University / Graduate Studies is located in Portland, OR.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Education (Ed D) | ||
| Master of Public Health (MPH) | ||
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Master of Social Work (MSW) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| (Certificate) | ||
| Master of Science in Teaching (MST) | ||
| Master of Science Teaching (MST) | ||
| Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) | ||
| Master of Urban Studies (MUS) | ||
| Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) | ||
| Master of Architecture (M Arch) | ||
| Master of Arts (MA) | ||
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | ||
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | ||
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | ||
| Master of Public Administration (MPA) | ||
| Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) | ||
| Master of Education (M Ed) | ||
| Master of Engineering (M Eng) | ||
| Master of Environmental Management (MEM) | ||
| Master of International Management (MIM) | ||
| Master of Science/Master of Business Administration (MS/MBA) | ||
| Master of Science/Master of Science (MS/MS) | ||
| Master of Music (Mus M) | ||
| Master of Science in Finance (MSF) | ||
| Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) | ||
| Master of Science in Material Science Engineering (MSMSE) | ||
| Master of Arts/Master of Science (MA/MS) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 1593 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 78 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? |
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| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Varies
Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,829
Applied
2,067
Accepted
1,397
Enrolled
Applying
65
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | June 1st | March 1st | No |
| Winter deadline | October 1st | July 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | February 1st | November 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | Four-year baccalaureate degree, minimum GPA of 3.0, two recommendations, personal statement |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
|
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
5,142
Total Graduate Students
50%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
49%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.46% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.59% |
| White or Caucasian | 62% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.93% |
| Asian | 5.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.23% |
| Two or more races | 4.18% |
| Unknown | 3.17% |
Gender
Male (39%)
Female (60%)
Faculty
1,354
Total faculty
Full-time - 768
Part-time - 586
Male (680)
Female (674)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Not reported |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 61,816,898 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751
United States
Portland, OR 97207-0751
United States
Contact
Dr. Margaret Everett
Dean of Graduate Studies
Email: everettm@pdx.edu
Phone: 503-725-5258
Fax: 503-725-3416
Dean of Graduate Studies
Email: everettm@pdx.edu
Phone: 503-725-5258
Fax: 503-725-3416