by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physical sciences at Portland State University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Portland State University among the top schools in the country for physical sciences, coming in at #368 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 368 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Oregon | 6 of 6 |
Here is each degree level available for physical sciences at Portland State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
This physical sciences area of study at Portland State University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 20 |
| Chemistry | 18 |
| Physics | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, Portland State University conferred 8 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Portland State University has not been ranked for physical sciences at the master’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Portland State University were White. Roughly 100% 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 master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Portland State University conferred 5 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Portland State University is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Portland State University are White. About 80% 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Portland State University awarded 2 graduate certificate degrees in physical sciences.
Portland State University has not been ranked for physical sciences at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in physical sciences from Portland State University were women.
The majority of physical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at Portland State University were White. About 100% 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 graduate certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Portland State University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 38 |