The most popular undergraduate major at Portland State University is Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies followed by Social Sciences and Psychology. A list of all 68 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Portland State University graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer Science | 47 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Civil Engineering | 75 |
| Computer Engineering | 9 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 70 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 12 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 50 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Linguistics | 30 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 4 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 22 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 6 |
| German Language and Literature | 12 |
| French Language and Literature | 9 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 31 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 60 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 127 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 371 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 130 |
| Biochemistry | 17 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 45 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Environmental Studies | 34 |
| Environmental Science | 20 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 147 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 13 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 42 |
Architecture |
Graduates |
| Architecture | 35 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 18 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 14 |
| Physics | 25 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 288 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 161 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 52 |
| Social Work | 38 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Social Sciences | 318 |
| Anthropology | 37 |
| Economics | 54 |
| Geography | 50 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 55 |
| Political Science and Government | 101 |
| Sociology | 91 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| African-American/Black Studies | 8 |
| Women's Studies | 24 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Graphic Design | 57 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 22 |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 23 |
| Art/Art Studies | 5 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 56 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 23 |
| Sculpture | 7 |
| Music | 6 |
| Music Performance | 14 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 5 |
| Voice and Opera | 1 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 7 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 39 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 1 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 125 |
| Public Health, Other | 107 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business Administration and Management | 185 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 59 |
| Accounting | 141 |
| Finance | 108 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 13 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 107 |
| Management Information Systems | 56 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 152 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 68 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 91 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 128 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=209807 IPEDS survey data for Portland State University.