Below 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 |
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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%).