by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Portland State University ranks in comparison to other schools with biochemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #242 on College Factual's Best Schools for biochemistry list. It is also ranked #5 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 227 |
| Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools | 242 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
Biochemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,230 a year. This is higher than $38,243, which is the national median for all biochemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Portland State University was $627 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $207 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,694 | $26,334 |
| Fees | $1,923 | $1,923 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 | $798 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,728 | $13,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,259 | $2,259 |
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Of the 27 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biochemistry from Portland State University in 2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Portland State University does not offer an online option for its biochemistry bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Portland State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 187 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 9 |
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