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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #143 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 142 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 143 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Portland State University. This makes it the #184 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #137 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Portland State University paid an average of $627 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 physical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Portland State University. Of these graduates, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Portland State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% 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 bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Portland State University physical 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.
Of the 15 students who earned a master's degree in Physical Sciences from Portland State University in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% 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, 60% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Portland State University.
Physical 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 |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 32 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 25 |
| Physics | 24 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 223 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 144 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 102 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 68 |
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