by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Portland State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #10 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Portland State University as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, ranked #831 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 831 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Oregon | 11 of 17 |
The table below lists every degree level available for biological & biomedical sciences at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 135 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at Portland State University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 127 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 19 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Portland State University awarded 135 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Portland State University ranks competitively among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,525 a year. This is below $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Portland State University, biological & biomedical sciences students borrow a median amount of $25,375 in student loans. This is below $26,475, the typical median for all majors at Portland State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $27,132 |
| Fees | $2,004 | $2,004 |
Find out more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 38% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University were White. Approximately 56% of graduates 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Graduate study is also available at Portland State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
