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. We've also included details on how Portland State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #117 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 109 |
| Best Physics Schools | 117 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Portland State University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in physics from Portland State University. This makes it the #168 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #134 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Portland State University is $62,749. This is higher than $47,156, which is the national median for all physics bachelor's degree recipients.
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 |
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Of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from Portland State University in 2022, 73% were men and 27% 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, 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 bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Portland State University physics 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in physics from Portland State University. About 20% of these graduates were women and the other 80% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Portland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 32 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 25 |
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