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Portland State University reviews

3.9

73% would recommend to a friend

(218 total reviews)

Stephen Percy

56% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

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4.0
Mar 24, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Less debt because of tuition waiver - Reasonable workload and good supervisor for my role, but it varies across the university

Cons

- Tuition waiver only covered 9 credits per term and only "base" tuition (not differentials for various departments and programs) - Pay was low

1.0
Feb 19, 2026

Carpenter reveals

Recommend
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Pros

Sadly there just aren’t any Pros because of gross disrespect from management to the tradesmen.

Cons

Management is disrespectful and quick to anger. There is constant conflict and tension. University tradesmen such as the carpenters have witnessed management stealing tools from them and HR sadly does nothing. There is a high turnover of employees which speaks volumes…as a career you are stunted with no opportunity for advancement. The hourly pay is not possible for the cost of living in Portland so you better already have money to supplement living. You also have to pay for parking and management does not pay for parking. Parking cost $1000. Per year so you pay to come to work.

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