by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Portland State University compares to other colleges that offer geological & earth sciences.
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Portland State University ranks competitively among schools offering geological & earth sciences. Specifically, it ranked #120 out of 147 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #26 in Far Western.
During the most recent reporting year, Portland State University handed out 13 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Geological & Earth Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Portland State University report a median salary of $53,307 a year. This is lower than $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Portland State University, geological & earth sciences graduates take on a median debt of $24,125 in student loans. This is below $26,475, the typical median for all majors at Portland State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed 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, 62% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. Roughly 77% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. Approximately 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geological & earth sciences majors at Portland State University.
The geological & earth sciences program at Portland State University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 18 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 2 |
Portland State University granted 18 degrees in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
Portland State University granted 2 degrees in hydrology and water resources science recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).