by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Geology & Earth Sciences. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Geological & Earth Sciences is a major offered under the physical sciences program of study at Portland State University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in geology, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #208 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #2 in Oregon.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Portland State University was $608 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $188 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,907 | $25,536 |
| Fees | $1,641 | $1,641 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,210 | $3,210 |
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One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at Portland State University in Geology walked away with an average of $39,000 in student debt. That is 67% higher than the national average of $23,375.
geology who receive their bachelor’s degree from Portland State University make an average of $39,729 a year during the early days of their career. That is 18% higher than the national average of $33,786.
Portland State University does not offer an online option for its geology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Portland State University Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in geology in 2019-2020, 40.0% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 45.3%.
Around 13.3% of geology bachelor’s degree recipients at Portland State University in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 23%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
| White | 25 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Geological & Earth Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 30 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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