by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Portland State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #146 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Portland State University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in physics from Portland State University. This makes it the #168 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #134 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, physics students borrow a median amount of $29,070 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,500 for all physics majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Portland State University.
Of the 22 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from Portland State University in 2020-2021, 77% were men and 23% 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, 68% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of physics master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 28 |
| Chemistry | 26 |
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