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General Economics at Portland State University

General Economics at Portland State University

If you plan to study General Economics, consider the program at Portland State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Portland State University is in Portland, OR.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 25 general economics graduations were recorded at Portland State University.

Online Class Availability at Portland State University

Distance learning is available at Portland State University. Of 19,951 students, 3,460 (17%) studied exclusively online and 7,027 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of General Economics graduates at Portland State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General Economics graduates at Portland State University are 36% women (9) and 64% men (16).

General Economics Bachelor’s Program at Portland State University

Of the 25 bachelor’s general economics degrees awarded at Portland State University, 36% were women (9) and 64% were men (16).

Portland State University gender breakdown of General Economics Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 3
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Economics majors at Portland State University

Minority students account for 44% of General Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University, higher than the national average of 34%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Best-Paid Careers for General Economics Graduates

Students who finish General Economics program at Portland State University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Survey Researchers $108,538
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Managers, All Other $95,684
Environmental Economists $86,726
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828

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