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 geology.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #127 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Portland State University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in geology from Portland State University. This makes it the #65 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,657 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,478 for all geology students.
Geology majors graduating with a master's degree from Portland State University make a median salary of $52,183 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $58,235.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, geology students borrow a median amount of $24,125 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all geology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,946.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Portland State University.
Of the 18 geology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Portland State University, about 28% were men and 72% 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, 72% 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 students earned a master's degree in geology from Portland State University. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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