Portland State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$57,906
in 2021+30% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 30% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 30% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 17 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 35% | $6,122 |
| 1999 | — | — | 33% | $6,838 |
| 2000 | — | — | 28% | $7,137 |
| 2001 | — | — | 33% | $7,000 |
| 2002 | — | — | 31% | $7,097 |
| 2003 | — | — | 33% | $7,427 |
| 2004 | — | — | 33% | $7,744 |
| 2005 | — | — | 34% | $8,016 |
| 2006 | — | — | 35% | $8,000 |
| 2007 | — | — | 37% | $8,453 |
| 2008 | $44,500 | — | 35% | $8,501 |
| 2009 | — | — | 34% | $8,750 |
| 2010 | $44,400 | $13,716 | 33% | $10,333 |
| 2011 | — | $13,217 | 36% | $12,000 |
| 2012 | $42,800 | $13,858 | 38% | $12,500 |
| 2013 | $42,100 | $13,494 | 41% | $13,000 |
| 2014 | $42,900 | $14,145 | 42% | $14,000 |
| 2015 | $44,700 | $13,992 | 42% | $14,412 |
| 2016 | — | $14,323 | 42% | $15,000 |
| 2017 | — | $15,762 | 48% | $16,250 |
| 2018 | — | $14,160 | 49% | $16,500 |
| 2019 | — | $13,856 | 49% | $16,665 |
| 2020 | — | $13,040 | 48% | $16,166 |
| 2021 | $57,906 | $12,498 | 49% | $15,457 |
| 2022 | — | $13,334 | 54% | — |
| 2023 | — | $16,281 | 53% | — |
| 2024 | — | $12,932 | 53% | — |
| 2025 | — | $9,552 | 53% | — |