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 geography.
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The bachelor's program at Portland State University was ranked #163 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #3 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Portland State University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in geography from Portland State University. This makes it the #34 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Portland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,943 a year. This is less than $34,640, which is the national median of all geography majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Portland State University, geography students borrow a median amount of $26,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,250 for all geography majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Portland State University.
Of the 24 geography students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Portland State University, about 50% were men and 50% 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, 71% 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in geography from Portland State University in 2021 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 256 |
| Political Science & Government | 99 |
| Economics | 80 |
| Sociology | 72 |
| Anthropology | 38 |
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