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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #166 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Portland State University handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #137 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Portland State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 51% of physical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of physical sciences master's degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% 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 master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 28 |
| Physics | 27 |
| Chemistry | 26 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 518 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 255 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 149 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 103 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 82 |
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