by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Portland State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological science.
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Portland State University is in the top 10% of the country for biological science. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 97 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Physical Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Biological & Physical Science Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 124 bachelor's degrees in biological & physical science. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 185 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biological science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Portland State University is $37,419. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,380 for all biological science bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Portland State University paid an average of $627 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $207 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,694 | $26,334 |
| Fees | $1,923 | $1,923 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 | $798 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,728 | $13,728 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,259 | $2,259 |
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The biological science program at Portland State University awarded 124 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 35% of these degrees went to men with the other 65% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in 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 biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Portland State University does not offer an online option for its biological science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Portland State University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 138 |
| International Studies | 31 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 19 |
| Systems Theory | 8 |
| Gerontology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.