by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Portland State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #187 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #4 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 187 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 187 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 175 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 191 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in biology from Portland State University. This makes it the #264 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #89 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Portland State University is $29,468. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,337 for all biology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, biology students borrow a median amount of $36,335 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
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 175 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Portland State University, about 34% were men and 66% 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Online degrees for the Portland State University biology 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.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from Portland State University in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were 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, 100% 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 27 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.