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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #199 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 199 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 201 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 202 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 232 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Portland State University. This makes it the #233 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #204 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 202 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Portland State University in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Online degrees for the Portland State University biological & biomedical sciences 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of biological & biomedical sciences master's degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Portland State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Portland State University.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 187 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 27 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 468 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 144 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 102 |
| Physical Sciences | 81 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 68 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.