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 geology.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #83 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 77 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 83 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in geology from Portland State University. This makes it the #65 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,831 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,685 for all geology 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 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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Of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in geology from Portland State University in 2022, 38% were men and 62% 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, 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 bachelor's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Portland State University does not offer an online option for its geology 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in geology from Portland State University. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Portland State University.
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