by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Portland State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Portland State University highly for physics, ranked #202 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 202 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in Oregon | 4 of 4 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in physics at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Master’s | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Portland State University handed out 14 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
Portland State University holds a strong position among schools offering physics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Oregon | 4 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 36 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 171 |
Physics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Portland State University report a median salary of $83,259 a year. This is higher than $56,923, the median for all majors at Portland State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Portland State University, physics students borrow a median amount of $29,070 in student loans. This is above $26,475, the typical median for all majors at Portland State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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.
In the most recent graduating class, 79% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at Portland State University are White. Approximately 57% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Portland State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 1 |
