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 biological science.
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Portland State University was ranked #14 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biological science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Portland State University handed out 185 bachelor's degrees in biological & physical science. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 159 degrees were handed out.
Biological Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,021 a year. This is less than $32,529, which is the national median of all biological science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, biological science students borrow a median amount of $27,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,513 for all biological science majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological science majors at Portland State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of biological science bachelor's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2021 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 bachelor's in biological science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 18 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 172 |
| International Studies | 47 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 15 |
| Systems Theory | 7 |
| Gerontology | 4 |
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