Biotechnology at Portland Community College
Portland Community College is located in Portland, Oregon and has a total student population of 22,904.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Biotechnology section at the bottom of this page.
Portland Community College Biotechnology Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Biotech (Less Than 1 Year)
- Associate’s Degree in Biotech
Portland Community College Biotechnology Rankings
Biotech Student Demographics at Portland Community College
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at Portland Community College.
Portland Community College Biotechnology Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in biotech at Portland Community College are white. Around 56% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree. Portland Community College does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in biotech graduates 5% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Portland Community College with a associate's in biotech.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Concentrations Within Biotechnology
The following biotech concentations are available at Portland Community College. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Portland Community College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 5 |
Related Majors
Careers That Biotech Grads May Go Into
A degree in biotech can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for OR, the home state for Portland Community College.
| Occupation | Jobs in OR | Average Salary in OR |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences Managers | 1,250 | $109,610 |
| Biological Scientists | 770 | $69,930 |
| Biological Science Professors | 470 | $96,920 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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