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 chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #151 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Portland State University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 35% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Portland State University. This makes it the #250 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2021, making the school the #107 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,198 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $24,773 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,000 for all chemistry majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Portland State University.
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from Portland State University in 2021, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in chemistry from Portland State University in 2021 were men.
The majority of master'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 master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 28 |
| Physics | 27 |
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