by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Portland State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Portland State University as a strong choice for geological & earth sciences, ranked #129 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 129 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Oregon | 3 of 3 |
Here is each degree level granted in geological & earth sciences at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
| Master’s | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Portland State University conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
Portland State University holds a strong position among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Portland State University report a median salary of $53,307 a year. This is lower than $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Portland State University, geological & earth sciences graduates take on a median debt of $24,125 in student loans. This is below $26,475, the typical median for all majors at Portland State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $27,132 |
| Fees | $2,004 | $2,004 |
Read more about Portland State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. Roughly 77% of graduates 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Portland State University conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (77%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Portland State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 2 |
