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. Also, learn how Portland State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in geography.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #91 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in geography from Portland State University. This makes it the #34 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of geography students who receive their bachelor's degree at Portland State University is $35,330. This is less than $38,726, which is the national median of all geography majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
Of the 23 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geography from Portland State University in 2022, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Portland State University geography bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Portland State University Online Learning page.
Geography majors graduating with a master's degree from Portland State University make a median salary of $67,045 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all geography graduates with a master's is $66,354.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a master's degree in geography from Portland State University. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 247 |
| Political Science & Government | 84 |
| Economics | 65 |
| Sociology | 61 |
| Anthropology | 41 |
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