by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Portland State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Portland State University highly for general biology, ranked #810 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 810 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Oregon | 9 of 15 |
The following degree levels are available for general biology at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 116 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Portland State University awarded 116 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Portland State University ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
General Biology students who finish a bachelor’s at Portland State University report a median salary of $43,525 a year. This is below $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Portland State University, general biology students accumulate a median of $25,750 in student loans. This is lower than $26,475, the typical median for all majors at Portland State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $27,132 |
| Fees | $2,004 | $2,004 |
Read more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 34% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University were White. Roughly 55% of graduates fell into 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Portland State University granted 116 bachelor’s completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 66% to women and 34% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).
Graduate study is also available at Portland State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 5 |
