by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Portland State University stacks up against peers offering physics.
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Portland State University holds a strong position among schools offering physics. Specifically, it ranked #172 out of 189 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #36 in Far Western.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Portland State University handed out 14 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
Physics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University report a median salary of $83,259 a year. This is higher than $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Portland State University, physics students borrow a median amount of $29,070 in student loans. This is above $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.
In the most recent graduating class, 79% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. Approximately 57% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in physics from Portland State University identified as women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. About 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Portland State University.