by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Portland State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Portland State University among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, coming in at #373 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 373 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Oregon | 6 of 6 |
Here is each degree level available for physical sciences at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
This physical sciences area of study at Portland State University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 20 |
| Chemistry | 18 |
| Physics | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Portland State University awarded 38 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Portland State University ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University earn a median of $62,271 a year. This is above $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Portland State University, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,989 in student loans. This is below $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 |
Learn more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. About 68% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Graduate study is also available at Portland State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 2 |
