General Studies Degree

The general studies program at University of Portland prepares students for careers in various professional fields, including education, law, government, health care, real estate, social service, and private industry. The program focuses on individual instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies. Program courses include: areas of study tailored to the individual to enhance learning in fields of interest. Get more details below including other Oregon colleges that offer general studies degrees.

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University of Portland

724 SW Harrison, Portland, OR

University of Portland is a nonprofit private institution located in Portland, Oregon and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Approximately three thousand students are enrolled yearly at UP.

Areas of study available at UP include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most students admitted to UP score in-between 1110 to 1320 on the SAT. 64% of students that apply are accepted to UP, of which 16 percent choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at up.edu.

Tuition is approximately $39,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $6,200 per year. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

The University of Portland "Pilots" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students should visit the school's http://www.up.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the General Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Portland offers a bachelor's degree program in general studies.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).