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Chemistry at Portland State University

Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Portland State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
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• Earnings
• Student Debt
• Student Demographics

Chemistry Degrees Available at Portland State University

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry
• Master’s Degree in Chemistry
• Doctorate Degree in Chemistry

Portland State University Chemistry Rankings

Portland State University is a solid choice among schools offering chemistry. Specifically, it ranked #259 out of 348 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #43 in Far Western.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon	1
Best Value Chemistry Schools in Oregon	1
Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon	5
Best Chemistry Schools in Oregon	5
Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	23
Best Value Chemistry Schools in the Far Western US Region	42
Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region	43
Best Chemistry Schools in the Far Western US Region	53
Best Value Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools	94
Best Value Chemistry Schools	118
Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools	259
Best Chemistry Schools	279

Popularity of Chemistry at Portland State University

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Portland State University awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.

How Much Do Chemistry Graduates from Portland State University Make?

Salary of Chemistry Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

Chemistry students who finish a bachelor’s at Portland State University earn a median of $54,740 a year. This is below $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.

How Much Student Debt Do Chemistry Graduates from Portland State University Have?

Student Debt of Chemistry Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

Earning a bachelor’s degree at Portland State University, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $24,773 in student loans. This is lower than $26,475, the typical median for all majors at Portland State University.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Chemistry from Portland State University Cost?

Portland State University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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.

Portland State University Chemistry Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Among recent graduates, 73% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.

The majority of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. About 73% 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 chemistry.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	8
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

Portland State University Chemistry Master’s Program Diversity

Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in chemistry from Portland State University identified as women.

The majority of chemistry master’s degree graduates at Portland State University were White. Roughly 100% 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 master’s in chemistry.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	2
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

Portland State University Chemistry Doctoral Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 60% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.

The largest share of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at Portland State University are White. Roughly 80% 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 doctoral in chemistry.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	4
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	0

Chemistry Student Diversity at Portland State University

Here are the demographics of the chemistry majors at Portland State University.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
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